Stores Officer | Full-time Temporary at ACT Government

ACT Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Government in Canberra is seeking a Stores Officer (ASO3) for a full-time temporary role with ACT Corrective Services at the Alexander Maconochie Centre. You will deliver warehouse, courier, and retail tasks across stakeholders, under safety and security policies, while supervising detainees in employment programs and maintaining accurate records.

The position runs until 1 December 2026 with possible extension; requires a strong communication and interpersonal skill set, plus a current

Qualifications

• Compliance requirements/ Qualifications are specified
• Background/security clearance checks will be conducted
• Pre-employment medical required
• Unrestricted Drivers licence class C essential
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) check required
• Current forklift licence highly desirable
• Experience in custodial or secure environments desirable
• Trade qualifications in Warehousing Operations or Retail Transport and Logistics desirable
• High level of physical fitness due to frequent manual handling

Responsibilities

• Deliver warehouse, courier, and retail tasks for all stakeholders within policy timeframes
• Supervise detainees undertaking warehouse, logistics and retail programs; provide coaching and mentoring
• Perform frequent manual handling tasks and occasional after-hours duties
• Maintain records, manage stock, complete orders and reports; assist detainee case management

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Forklift licence

Unrestricted Driver's licence (Class C)

Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) check

Job description

Apply for Stores Officer | Full-time Temporary at ACT Government in Canberra, ACT, AU

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Closes: 02 October 2026 Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 3 Salary: $78,755 - $84,284 plus superannuation Position No: 58369 Directorate: Justice and Community Safety Advertised (Gazettal date): 18 September 2026 Contact Officer: Jenny West on [e-mail] or [phone]

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.
• This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People check.
• For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• 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.
• 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. #LI-DNI

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.