Senior Storekeeper

Senior Storekeeper

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

This is an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Storekeeper. Reporting directly to the Supervisor Stores, this position is responsible for a variety of duties including but not limited to the receipt, marking, storage and issue of goods including employee’s entitlements for clothes, PPE and tools, and supervising 3-4 staff members.

An ideal candidate will use computer data to assist in the efficient running of the store, maintain stationery supplies, direct charge register and electronic goods receipt. You will maintain stock levels and return to store and lost reports, the checking of goods on receipt, participate in the annual stock take and act in accordance with the NSW Work Health Safety Act 2011, Work Health Safety Regulation 2017 and the Work Health and Safety (WHS) System at all times.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• The preferred qualifications for this position are a TAFE Certificate of Trade or equivalent
•  A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience
• Current Class “C” driver’s licence.

Desirable:

• Holder of a current forklift ticket
• Computer literate in basic Office applications and the ability to quickly learn corporate applications
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service 
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,452.48 per week
• 38-hour working week
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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Closing date:           Friday 3 May 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Jake Evans, 9839 6332

Internal ref:              BCC699