Inventory & Purchasing Officer/Storeperson (Casual)

Moree Plains Shire Council; Moree; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking an Inventory Purchasing Officer for the Depot Services division in Moree. You will maintain stock levels, raise purchase orders, reconcile accounts and ensure workplace safety while supporting efficient operations at the Tycannah Street Works Depot.

You will hold a Certificate III Procurement or equivalent, operate stock systems, and hold a Class C licence, White Card and Forklift licence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Procurement or equivalent with procurement/retail experience.
• Experience using computerised stock or purchasing systems.
• Current Class C Licence, White Card, and High Risk Work Licence for Forklift.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock register and ensure paperwork is completed correctly.
• Raise purchase orders and complete account reconciliations.
• Undertake heavy manual handling tasks and assist with stock control.
• Input daily and weekly plant running sheets and monitor wastage/loss.
• Ensure work and storage areas meet Work Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Stock control

Procurement knowledge

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III Procurement

Tools

Stock management software

Purchasing systems

Job description

The role

Step into a vital role supporting the Depot Services division. As an Inventory Purchasing Officer, you will contribute to the productive function and effectiveness of the Depot by maintaining optimum stock levels and ensuring accurate management of the Stores information system. You will ensure Council Procurement Policies are adhered to so that value for money outcomes are consistently achieved.

Your daily tasks will involve maintaining the stock register and ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly, raising purchase orders and completing account reconciliation, undertaking heavy manual handling tasks, and assisting with stock control. You will also help input daily and weekly plant running sheets, monitor for wastage and loss, and ensure work and storage areas meet Work Health and Safety standards.

About you

You are an approachable, proficient, and productive professional with a proven ability to prioritise work and perform accurately under conflicting time pressures. You possess strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills and the physical ability to undertake heavy manual handling tasks as well as use light machinery.

To succeed in this role, you will bring

• Certificate III Procurement or similar industry discipline and experience in procurement or retail services.
• Proven computer literacy with experience using computerised stock systems or purchasing systems.
• A self-motivated approach with the ability to work effectively in a team and unsupervised.
• A current Class C Drivers Licence and a General Construction Induction White Card.
• A High Risk Work Licence for Forklift operation.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Employment details

• Local Government State Award Band 1 Level 3 Grade 6
• Employment type: Casual
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Location - Tycannah Street Works Depot, Moree and surrounds
• Salary: Hourly Rate $43.65 - $50.19
• Applications close: 29 October 2026