About the Organisation

Aurukun Shire Council (ASC) is an Indigenous community with a population of around 1400 people. Council provides a variety of services to the community that include provision of education, health, community, and welfare services; operation of airport, postal and bank agencies; development and maintenance of roads and housing. Funding is received through both State and Federal governments.

About the Role

Based in Aurukun and reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Stores Manager will be responsible for Council Stores efficient and timely procurement of goods to ensure that workshop and maintenance teams have the required stock on hand. You will liaise with suppliers and work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure a high level of customer service is provided across the organisation.

Key Accountabilities

Ensuring that quotes are obtained for all supplies, orders are placed and processed, and stock is checked on arrival ensuring correct stock is delivered

Arranging orders for materials, tools and equipment required for the workshop and maintenance crew;

Maintaining appropriate levels of stock and managing times and methods of delivery (barge, air freight, road);

Maintaining stock levels including fuel and any stockpiles through Council’s computerised system.

Receipt of delivery of goods, sign off of delivery documentation, storage of delivered materials; Distribution of goods to community organisations as required;

Maintenance of inventory quantities and monitoring of stock levels against inventory list;

Maintaining strict controls of goods entering and leaving the stores;

Ensure Councils Workplace Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are followed and carried out

Ensure high quality customer service for both internal and external customers

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in stores operations, including stock ordering and stocktake

Demonstrated experience with inventory management systems and a high level of data entry skills

Local government and/or regional work experience

Open unrestricted driver’s license and a forklift operators ticket

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to negotiate, conflict manage and diffuse volatile situations

Ability to manage a physically demanding role that includes manual lifting and moving of goods and stores by hand

Desirable

Tertiary qualification in one of the following: purchasing and supply, warehousing and logistics, procurement, or other relevant discipline

Chemical Handling and Awareness training

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated minimum of 2 years’ experience in stores operations, including stock ordering and stocktake;

Demonstrated experience with inventory management systems and a high level of data entry skills ;

Demonstrated experience in supervising, leading and mentoring staff

Demonstrated time management and organisational skills with ability to prioritise to meet rapidly changing work demands

Demonstrate a high level of commitment to interact positively in a remote Aboriginal community;

Benefits

Joining ASC means becoming part of an organisation with strong cultural values and a focus on providing exceptional services to the community of Aurukun. You will be offered;

A salary of $95,000 plus superannuation

Locality allowance of between $4248.40 and $8496.80 per annum

Subsidised accommodation provided

5 weeks annual leave and 8 days Isolation Leave

2 return flights per year from Aurukun to Cairns in accordance with Council policy

Relocation expenses in accordance with Council policy

How to apply

Click the “Quick Apply” button and include a copy of your current resume and a cover letter which addresses the above selection criteria.

Alternatively, applications which include Cover Letter and Resume can be sent to;

Fran O'Dwyer

HR Manager

Aurukun Shire Council

E: [email protected]

M: 0418 387 516

Applications close 4pm Friday 1 August 2025

Shortlisting for this position will begin immediately and Council reserves the right fill the role prior to the nominated deadline. Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be progressed.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and pre-employment medical assessment.

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in Australia..