Stores & Depot Officer

Scone

Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week)

The role:

As our Stores & Depot Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting the teams that keep our community running. You'll help ensure the right materials, equipment and supplies are available when and where they're needed by managing inventory, coordinating purchasing and maintaining efficient store operations. You'll also contribute to a safe, organised and well-maintained depot environment, ensuring equipment and materials are stored correctly and in line with workplace health and safety requirements and Council procedures. Your work behind the scenes will make a real difference to the smooth delivery of Council services.

The position involves a variety of stores, administration and operational support duties, including but not limited to:

• Coordinating the receipt, checking, recording and distribution of goods, ensuring deliveries are accurate, timely and meet quality requirements.
• Supporting inventory management, including stock control, ordering, purchasing processes, account processing and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with procurement activities, including obtaining quotes, managing supplier relationships and providing support to staff on purchasing matters.
• Maintaining safe, clean and organised stores, depots and compound areas in line with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Conducting equipment checks, support facility inspections and assist with general operational tasks to ensure Council assets and resources are maintained to a high standard.

What’s on offer:

• A salary range from $1140.70 – $1277.60 per week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation + allowances
• Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years
• Generous Sick Leave entitlements
• Training and upskilling opportunities
• Salary sacrifice options
• Secure, permanent employment with Council.

What we need from you:

• Experience in a similar stores or operational support role, with a Certificate III in Local Government Operational Works or related field highly regarded.
• Confidence using computer systems for inventory control, with good attention to detail and a focus on keeping accurate records.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage priorities, follow processes and work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with a positive attitude and the ability to work cooperatively with a range of people.
• Current forklift licence, Work Health and Safety General Construction Induction, and unrestricted driver’s licence.

About us:

Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026

Enquiries and Further Information:

Give John Reijn - Stores & Purchasing Supervisor a call on 02 6540 1*** or e-mail **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401*** to discuss.