Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 6 salary from $104,133.36 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Hoppers Crossing based

About the role

As the Team Leader Council Depot Stores, reporting to the Manager Building Services, Fleet & Stores, you will manage the day-to-day operations of Council’s central stores facility to ensure the timely, efficient and compliant provision of parts, consumables, PPE, and construction-related materials to Council staff and service units.

You will maintain accurate inventory control using Council’s inventory management system, including stock receipting, issuing, stock takes, and reconciliation as well as driving operational excellence by applying and embedding Lean practices, including the 6S methodology, to ensure a clean, orderly, and efficient store environment.

What your day will look like

Leading, mentoring the Storeperson to ensure smooth day-to-day counter operations and high levels of customer service

Operating and overseeing mobile plant and vehicles to safely load, unload, and position bulk materials within yard and storage areas

Managing a busy front counter, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of parts, PPE, maintenance consumables, and bulk materials to Council staff across a wide range of service areas

Handling a diverse range of stock and materials that support Council operations, from infrastructure maintenance to open space, fleet, and other internal service functions

Coordinating safe storage of items across indoor shelving, high-bay racking, outdoor yards, and designated stores (e.g. for hazardous or combustible goods), with strict adherence to OH&S standards

Liaising with delivery agents, suppliers, contractors, and Council service teams to plan and coordinate stock movements, ensuring materials are available to meet operational schedules and service delivery needs

Maintaining accurate stock control through inventory systems, including receipting, issuing, and reconciliation, with a focus on data accuracy and reliability

Introducing and driving continuous improvement and innovation through application of Lean principles, particularly 6S, to create a clean, orderly, and efficient store environment

What you will bring

Degree or diploma course in Warehousing, Inventory Management, Logistics or a related field OR lesser formal qualifications and substantial relevant experience

Current Forklift Licence (REQUIRED)

Front-end loader ticket or willingness to obtain

Demonstrated experience in managing stores or warehouse operations, including inventory control and customer service delivery

Proven ability to lead and supervise staff in a frontline operational environment

Competency in inventory systems and Microsoft Office, with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Knowledge and application of Lean and 6S methodologies in a practical store’s environment

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 17 August 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Ryan Foote, Manager Facilities & Capital Delivery on 8734 4544.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via [email protected] or 03 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.