Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.
We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...
• permanent 76 hours per fortnight
• the package: $64,142 to $76,491 plus superannuation per annum
• location: Townsend, NSW
• 9 day fortnight

About the role
Are you organised, proactive, and ready to make a difference in your local community?

Clarence Valley Council is seeking a dedicated Stores Officer to join our Finance and Supply Team in Townsend. This is your opportunity to play a key role in the efficient delivery of materials and services that support Council operations across our stunning region.

As a Stores Officer, you'll be responsible for operating and maintaining Council’s stores, ensuring timely procurement and delivery of goods, and supporting depot operations. You'll coordinate materials for essential projects, maintain inventory systems, assist with general depot maintenance, and help implement safe and effective work practices.

To be considered for this position you will need to:
• Address the essential requirements of the role as per position description
• Supply relevant certificates and licences
• Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
• Target questions - answer the target questions - maximum 300 words each question
Q1: Describe a recent work situation that required you to perform several tasks, or work on several projects at the same time. What did you do?
Q2: Describe a situation where you showed initiative. What was the outcome?

Contact
Scott Cameron, Senior Procurement Officer on 02 6640 3523.

Closing date
Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information
This position is located at Council's Townsend Depot, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via CiA.

For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.

Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our How to apply for a job guide.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.