Stores Trainee
Temporary Full Time – 2 years
Procurement
Pay level as per Training Wage Award

Please visit the Fraser Coast Regional Council website for a full outline of the position.

This traineeship has been made available by Council with the assistance of funding under the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work – First Start Program. The First Start Program primarily targets young Queensland school leavers and disadvantaged job seekers considered at risk of enduring prolonged periods of unemployment and accordingly, certain information is required from applicants to confirm eligibility for participation. 

A copy of the Guidelines for Funding for the First Start Program is available on the Fraser Coast Regional Council website.

Trainee and apprenticeships are an excellent opportunity for people with limited qualifications and limited work experience to obtain knowledge, practical on-the-job work experience and a certificate level qualification, providing a great start for future employment. 

Who can apply?

Disadvantaged groups to be targeted include:

• young people (aged 15–24 years), including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care
• long-term unemployed job seekers
• mature-age job seekers (aged 45 years or older)
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• people with disability
• displaced workers
• women re-entering the workforce
• veterans, ex-ADF personnel and their families.

Application Requirements

To be considered applicants MUST supply:

• A cover letter explaining your suitability to the position
• An up to date resume with accurate contact details including mobile number and email address
• Name and email addresses of two recent professional references
• Two recent school reports (for those who have completed school within the last two years or for those who are still studying)

A bit about us

Fraser Coast Regional Council provides a safe, secure and supportive environment where employees are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

TRAITS is an acronym for the values we consider to be integral to the way we go about our work and serve our community. These values are Trust, Respect, Accountability, Initiative, Teamwork and Service.

Council recognises that it is important for employees to be satisfied in their roles, to balance work and life demands and to deliver quality services to the community.

Some of the benefits offered in return for your valued contribution are:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 12% employer super contribution
• Study assistance
• Reward and recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Living the Values – Let’s Connect program

Applications close: 11pm Sunday 3rd January 2021.

For further information about the role please contact Greg Rashleigh, Logistics Coordinator on 07 4190 5895 during business hours only.  

HOW TO APPLY: Before starting your application, please ensure your cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and resume are complete in doc, .docx or .pdf format.  PDF format is preferred.  

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Please note that: 

Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including criminal history checks, Licence checks, psychometric testing, functional capacity testing and competency based testing.