The Role
Ventia is seeking an experienced Senior Storeperson to lead and support Defence warehousing operations. This role is responsible for supervising storehouse staff, ensuring compliance with Defence policy and ESCM requirements and delivery safe, efficient and high-quality service to our Defence clients.
This position is a full-time permanent role, working Monday to Friday, 07:00am to 03:45pm with a 12:00pm finish on Fridays, and will see you based at Palmer Barracks in South Guildford.
The pay rate for this position is $36.90 per hour
To be considered for this position, you must be an Australian Citizen and willing to undergo a police check.
Benefits:
- Monday to Friday position with an early finish each Friday
- Join a well-established team with a strong, collaborative culture within a long-term contract
- Ventia offers a flexible, supportive, & inclusive work environment where you matter
- This role comes with the added security of being offered as a permanent position
Key duties, but not limited to:
- Provide leadership, guidance and training to Stores personnel in line with Defence and Ventia policies, ESCM, and service‑specific documentation.
- Oversee daily stores operations including receipt, storage, maintenance, issue and inventory management.
- Manage Supply Customer Accounts (SCA), conduct stocktakes, spot checks, HSI fortnightly audits and annual GFE/GFF assessments.
- Supervise specialist areas including dangerous goods, explosive stores and cylinder storage.
- Ensure HSEQ compliance, conduct inspections, deliver toolbox meetings and complete new-staff inductions.
- Maintain asset registers, tools & equipment holdings, vehicle inspection records and related documentation.
- Liaise with Site Manager and Technical Supervisors regarding service delivery, client needs and operational issues.
- Manage Hazardous Chemicals on site.
- Resolve client complaints, prepare required reports and ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Ensure staff competency, licensing, safety and adherence to unit standing instructions.
- Perform DG Pack & Accept, and coordinate DG transport (as required).
Requirements:
- Current Driver’s Licence – HR Class highly regarded
- Ability to obtain and hold a Defence security clearance
- Forklift Licence
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft suite
- Experience with SAP – Highly regarded
- Excellent communication & ability to work autonomously or in collaboration with a team
- Prior experience in a stores or warehousing role
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
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Position Reference Number:166155
