Stores Assistant

We are looking for an individual to work effectively as a part of the Plant, Fleet & Stores Team assisting with the organisation and management of inventory supplies within the store, and storage areas within the Alan Turner Depot.

What we will offer you:

• Permanent, full-time position (38 hours per week).
• Remuneration package of $2,562.04 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $3,074.45 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
• Generous leave entitlements, including access to Council's Nine (9) Day Fortnight arrangement and MyLeave.

*Please note: Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of age are paid in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award. Junior and Trainee Employment. For further information, please see Council’s Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.

Your new role:

As the Stores Assistant, you will ensure stock levels are maintained, products are stored appropriately, and regular inventory checks are conducted for quality and accuracy, as well as support stock-related tasks and provide a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Duties of this position will include but are not limited to:

• Assisting internal stakeholders with order fulfilments, assisting with picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch and or collection.
• Ensuring a high-level of customer service and customer satisfaction. Assisting internal stakeholders’ product information and enquiries.
• Assisting order processing and documentation, managing returns and exchanges with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting with stores warehouse inventory system and functions including stocktaking. Ensure stock levels are relevant to organisational requirements.
• Undertaking administrative tasks relevant to the role.
• Assisting with hire arrangements for internal and externally owned fleet.
• Conducting maintenance and repairs throughout the Alan Turner Depot including external grounds, and security procedures.
• Utilising and maintain small items of plant, equipment, tools (hand and power) and personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE/C) in accordance with Council standards.

The successful applicant will have:

1. Class C Driver’s Licence.
2. General Construction Induction Certificate (White Card).
3. National Certificate of Competency Forklift (Class LF).
4. Front End Loader Certificate (Class LL).
5. Conduct Telescopic Materials Handler Operations (RIIHAN309F).
6. Current AQF Chemical Safety Certificate (Desirable).

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Council acknowledges that applicants may use AI tools to assist with preparing their application. If you do, please ensure your application reflects your own skills and experience. Candidates progressing through the recruitment process should be prepared to discuss and expand on all aspects of their application, including their responses to the focus questions.

What is next?

Applications close Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 5 October 2026.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Kevin Whiting, Senior Stores Assistant on (02) 6971 4600.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

Selected candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs

https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/careers/why-work-in-wagga

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.