Trainee Supply Officer

Lake Macquarie City Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid study time

Course fees paid

Adverse Working Conditions Allowance

Yearly pay reviews

35 hour working week

Four weeks annual leave

Mentoring

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council offers a 2-year Trainee Supply Officer role at Boolaroo, commencing January 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in warehousing, stock management and customer service while completing a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations.

You will work with an experienced team, receive on‑the‑job learning plus online study through TAFE, and be mentored to develop practical skills for a future career in supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• RoSA or equivalent with satisfactory English and Maths results.
• Willingness to complete a 24‑month traineeship.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day operations of the supply store.
• Gain warehousing and stock management experience.
• Assist customers with enquiries and service requests.
• Receive, reconcile and issue stock using inventory systems.
• Contribute to store security and organisation.
• Complete traineeship training and development activities.
• Promote safety, teamwork, excellence and integrity.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Department: City Works - Building Services

Qualifications: Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations

Salary: starting from $761.05 to $889.60

Commencing: January 2027

Are you looking to kick start your career? Obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification and valuable experience in Supply Chain Operations and Warehousing with a Traineeship at Lake Mac Council!

ABOUT THE JOB

Launch your career in supply chain operations with this exciting 2-year traineeship! As a Trainee Supply Officer, you'll gain valuable hands‑on experience while completing a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations through a combination of on-the-job learning and online study with TAFE.

Working alongside an experienced team, you'll develop practical skills in warehousing, inventory management and customer service, building a strong foundation for a future career in the industry.

In this role, you will:

• Support the day-to-day operations of Council's supply store.
• Gain practical experience in warehousing and stock management.
• Assist customers with enquiries and service requests.
• Receive, reconcile and issue stock using Council's inventory systems.
• Contribute to the security and organisation of the store.
• Complete traineeship training and development activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, excellence and integrity.

Based at Council's Work Depot in Boolaroo, this position works a roster between 6:00am and 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work required with notice.

• Receive a wage whilst studying towards a qualification starting from $761.05 to $889.60 per week plus 12 per cent superannuation
• Enjoy paid study time and full payment of your Certificate IV course fees while you learn and grow your career
• Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
• Yearly pay reviews and increases based on performance
• 35 hour working week with nine-day fortnight
• Four weeks paid annual leave
• Be mentored and work closely with Team of qualified Tradespeople in a supportive, empowering, innovative and collaborative work environment
• Access to a wide range of employee health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits – click here for more.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for enthusiastic and reliable people who are keen to learn, contribute to a team environment and build a career in supply chain operations.

To be successful, you will have:

• Year 10 Record of School Achievement (RoSA) or equivalent, with satisfactory results in English and Mathematics.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer literacy and numeracy skills.
• The ability to follow instructions and processes with a high level of attention to detail.
• A commitment to completing a 24-month traineeship.
• A willingness to learn, develop new skills and take on feedback.
• A strong focus on safety and a desire to contribute to a culture of excellence and integrity.

Candidates who have already completed a Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations, Warehousing, a related qualification, or any higher-level qualification may not be eligible to apply.

We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees, and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

As part of the recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.

Lake Macquarie City Council
126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284

Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310