Stores Officer | Full-time Temporary

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking applications for a Stores Officer (ASO3) at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC). The role covers warehouse, courier and retail tasks, with supervision of detainees in related programs and training support.

The position is temporary, starting immediately to 1 December 2026, with possible extension. Applicants should have strong communication skills, be capable of administrative duties, and may require after-hours work and manual handling.

Qualifications

• Background/security checks will be conducted.
• This position requires a pre-employment medical.
• Unrestricted Driver’s licence class C is essential.
• Current forklift licence is highly desirable.
• Experience in custodial or secure environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warehouse, courier and retail tasks.
• Supervise detainees in warehouse/logistics/retail programs.
• Conduct administrative tasks including records, reports and stock management.
• Attend to manual handling tasks and potential after-hours duties.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Manual handling

Stock management

Administrative tasks

Education

Pre-employment medical

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Details: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking applications from enthusiastic, motivated and conscientious individuals to fill the position of Stores Officer (ASO3) at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC).

This is a temporary vacancy starting immediately to 1 December 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 6 months in total.

The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering a range of warehouse, courier, and retail tasks for all stakeholders in accordance with agreed timeframes, policies and procedures whilst contributing to, and maintaining awareness of safety and security in all daily activities.

In addition, you will also be required to supervise detainees who are undertaking warehouse, logistics and retail employment programs, offering guidance through training, coaching and mentoring.

Further to this, you will undertake frequent manual handling tasks and may be required to undertake parts of the duties outside normal business hours.

To be successful you will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will also be able to perform administrative tasks as required, including using computer applications to maintain records, complete reports, manage stock, complete orders, and contribute to detainee case management in accordance with the requirements of policies, procedures.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Compliance Requirements / Qualifications

• Background/Security clearance checks will be conducted.
• This position requires a pre-employment medical.
• Unrestricted Drivers licence class C is essential.
• Current forklift licence is highly desirable.
• Experience working within a custodial or secure environment is highly desirable.
• Trade qualifications in one or more of the following sectors is highly desirable:
  • Warehousing Operations
  • Retail
  • Transport and Logistics
• A high degree of physical fitness is highly desirable, as the role requires frequent manual handling and lifting.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 1 December 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .