Stores Trainee

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Flexible working arrangements

Study assistance

Professional development

Employee discount shopping program

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay QLD is seeking a Stores Trainee within the Financial Services team for a two-year traineeship. The role is based in Hervey Bay and offers a 9-day fortnight with a starting salary of 65% of the Operations Level 1 rate (approximately $45,410) or minimum wage if under 21.

The program combines on-the-job training with formal study toward a Certificate III in Warehousing Operations.

Qualifications

• Current C Class or CA Driver Licence (provisional or open).
• Willingness to complete a Certificate III in Warehousing Operations.
• Interest in warehousing, stores operations, logistics or stock control.
• Moderate computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Reliable, proactive and willing to learn. Ability to follow instructions and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stores and warehousing operations, including receipting and issuing stock.
• Support inventory control activities and maintain accurate records.
• Perform data entry and assist with purchase requisitions.
• Provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in formal training and workplace learning activities.
• Work safely and contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Stock control

Customer service

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Warehousing Operations

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay QLD

Stores Trainee
Financial Services
Temporary Full Time (2-Year Traineeship)
Hervey Bay
65% Operations Level 1 - $45,410 OR minimum wage if over 21
+ 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual who is eager to start a career in warehousing, logistics and stores operations. This opportunity offers a structured two-year traineeship combining practical, on-the-job experience with formal study toward a Certificate III in Warehousing Operations. Working within our Procurement and Stores team, you will develop valuable skills in stock control, inventory management, administration and customer service while contributing to the delivery of essential services across Council.

What your day will look like:

• Assist with stores and warehousing operations, including receipting and issuing stock
• Support inventory control activities and maintain accurate records
• Perform data entry and assist with purchase requisitions
• Provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in formal training and workplace learning activities
• Work safely and contribute to a positive team environment

What you’ll need for success:

• Current C Class or CA Driver Licence (provisional or open)
• Willingness to successfully complete a Certificate III in Warehousing Operations
• Interest in warehousing, stores operations, logistics or stock control
• Moderate computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Reliable, proactive and willing to learnAbility to follow instructions and work safely

What’s nice to have:

• Previous warehouse or stock control experience
• Ability to undertake training to obtain a High-Risk Work Licence (HRWL)

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Applications close 11pm on Thursday 15 October 2026 - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.