Parts Purchasing and Inventory Officer

Permanent / Full Time

Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight

$83,916 - $ 89,248 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 3) + Superannuation

Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Are you ready to make a significant impact in our workshop operations? Join us as a Parts Purchasing and Inventory Officer for our busy workshop operations!

In this role, you'll be the backbone of our parts procurement and inventory management, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

You'll also play a key role in maintaining the health and safety of our team and the public, while fostering strong supplier relationships.

If you have experience in sourcing parts and services for heavy machinery and a passion for continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

Experienced in procuring parts and services for road trucks, earthmoving equipment, tractors, and landscape equipment.

Knowledgeable about purchasing legislation, including the Local Government Act and Finance Standards.

Skilled in maintaining in-house inventory for repairs and maintenance of various equipment.

Proficient in liaising and negotiating with stakeholders.

Certificate III in Warehousing Operations/Inventory Management (Desirable).

High Risk Forklift License (LF) with warehouse experience.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

Supportive Work/Life Balance

A large employer with a strong values driven culture

A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Corporate membership discounts

Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options

17.5% annual leave loading

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

1. A 2-3 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;

2. Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

Certificate III in Warehousing Operations/Inventory Management and/or experience in a Parts Supply/Purchasing and Inventory Management roles in the road transport, earthmoving equipment, tractors and landscape industries.

High Risk Forklift Licence (LF) and experience operating within a stores/ warehouse environment.

Ability to liaise and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders regarding a wide range of procurement, purchasing and tendering issues.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 19 May 2025 at Midnight (AEST)