What’s on Offer

Purchasing and Inventory Controller

This unique role involves working in our warehousing facility managing the inventory in our stores and the team that picks, packs, counts and manages our goods. You will help buy and manage new stock and refurbished fire safety equipment that has been utilised by FRV's operational teams who are working in the community providing emergency services.

Your responsibilities include the management of the day to day inventory; receivables and despatch of a vast number and varoety of critical products for FRV services. You are warehouse trained and are ready to combine those skills with well-developed people and administrative skills. You are adept at using various systems ranging from the likes of SAP to purpose built systems – what you don’t already know you are keen to learn.

FRV strives to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides:

Enterprise Agreement salary increases

Annual Leave loading

Support for education, career and professional development

An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services

Discounted health insurance

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Purchasing and Inventory Controller is to manage the FES Store, being accountable for the timely and cost-effective procurement and dispatch of specialist parts and equipment used in the operation of FES and sold to FES customers.

The position negotiates with vendors on supply and service, researching and evaluating new products and ensuring appropriate inventory management controls are in place.

The position supports the FES Workshops and enables the FES Technicians to deliver excellent customer service.

Functional Accountabilities:

Sound working knowledge and extensive background in purchasing skills procurement and inventory management including negotiating with suppliers

Experience in managing a procurement or workshop environment is desirable

Experience in supervising staff is desirable

Knowledge of continuous improvement practices

Experience in the fire protection industry is desirable

What you will need to Succeed:​

As a results driven professional, you are highly organised and your experience should include;

Completion of an appropriate Certificate in administration or VCE (essential)

Current/Unrestricted Victorian Drivers License (essential). Medium Rigid Drivers License (essential)

Fork-lift License (essential)

Member of Charted Institute of Purchasing & Supply Australia (CIPSA) (desirable)

A working understanding of the MS-Office product suite and intermediate computer skills

Knowledge and an understanding of Essential Services Legislation and requirements

Serving the Community, valuing teamwork, having integrity, showing respect and being accountable are core values at Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV).

We are looking for candidates who are committed to upholding our organisational values and behaviours as they guide our work and shape our culture.

About Us

FRV is a modern fire and rescue service that meets the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. FRV comprises of 4500 dedicated employees who serve and protect communities throughout Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

The Strategy Directorate is responsible for FRV technical and specialist capability including aviation coordination, research and development, operational communications and IT services and doctrine, along with equipment resource management.

Strategy is also responsible for interoperability, ensuring that these high quality FRV capabilities are delivered in collaboration with other emergency management partner agencies to reduce the impact and consequences of fire and other emergencies on Victorian communities. Strategy is the advocate for operations in the area of property and fleet.

We value and respect workplace diversity and seek to build a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting both a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed.

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

If you require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Veronika Klaic, Recruitment Business Partner at [email protected]

Important Information

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the advertised salary level.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa to apply for this position.

FRV is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all FRV employees be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 in order to work for FRV outside of their place of residence.

Prior to commencement of employment with FRV you will need to provide evidence that you are fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 or unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and upload this evidence to the FRV Vaccination Hub.

Acceptable evidence includes:

COVID-19 digital certificate or ATAGI exemption certificate (available via your myGov account).

Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account).

Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccination doses.