Stores and Procurement Officer

City of Greater Geelong; Geelong; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greater Geelong is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Inventory and Procurement Officer to manage stock, ordering, receiving, storage and tracking for council operations in Geelong. You will maintain accurate records, monitor stock levels and support cost-effective, compliant supply chain processes while providing timely service to internal departments and the community.

Knowledge of purchasing processes, ability to learn new systems, and relevant training or courses are required; forklift

Qualifications

• Experience in a stores or inventory environment.
• Ability to learn new processes and systems on the job.
• Relevant training or courses completed.
• National Police Check required as part of recruitment.
• Pre-employment medical assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks in stores, ensuring customer and community satisfaction.
• Understanding of purchasing processes, procurement principles, and the associated administrative requirements to achieve best value outcomes.
• Ability to use computers including both stores and purchasing related software.
• Provide timely customer service and procurement support to meet operational needs.
• Complete deliveries and collections safely, accurately, and on time.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained stores facilities, equipment, and inventory.

Skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Purchasing processes

Safety awareness

Team training

Education

Relevant training or courses

Job description

About The Role

In this role, you will manage the City’s inventory and procurement activities, ensuring materials and supplies are available when needed. You will oversee ordering, receiving, storage and tracking, maintain accurate records, monitor stock levels and support efficient, cost effective and compliant supply chain operations.

Work type: Permanent Full-Time

Classification: Band 4 $76,010 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Carry out tasks in stores, ensuring customer and community satisfaction.
• Understanding of purchasing processes, procurement principles, and the associated administrative requirements to achieve best value outcomes.
• Ability to use computers including both stores and purchasing related software.
• Provide timely customer service and procurement support to meet operational needs.
• Complete deliveries and collections safely, accurately, and on time.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained stores facilities, equipment, and inventory.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience working in a stores or inventory environment, with the ability to learn new processes and systems on the job. You will also bring relevant training, qualifications or courses, along with a strong commitment to providing reliable and efficient service.

Experience

• Track record of effectively contributing to stores.
• Some experience in resolving minor work specific problems or responding to new situations.
• Knowledge of safe working and manual handling techniques and procedures.
• Ability to train junior team members.
• Forklift and Front-End Loader licences would be advantageous.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

Child Safety Responsibilities

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at [e-mail] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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