Company Description The Northern Territory Government offers diverse careers across urban, regional, and remote communities, recognising the skills, dedication, and diversity of its workforce. The organisation values innovation and supports work-life balance, viewing employees as its greatest asset. It is focused on improving the lives of all Territorians while driving significant economic growth, particularly through the development of Northern Australia. This period of growth aims to increase exports and employment, helping to secure Australia’s position among the world’s leading economies. Team members are invited to contribute to shaping the future of the Territory.

Role Description The Stores Inventory Officer is a full-time, on-site role based in Alice Springs, NT, Providing specialist and effective service delivery pertaining to supply chain operations covering all areas of the Central Australia and Barkly Regions of the NT Health service and external clients. The position requires a physically capable, self-starter, with solid attention to detail and problem-solving skills, committed to performing to achieve outcomes within strict timelines.

If you have any of the following we encourage you to apply. https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search position number 000509. closers on the 13th August 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

Specialist warehouse support and assistance in the day-to-day management of Inventory.

Accurate processing of stock requests and recording of all in and outbound items, including receipting, picking, packing, despatch and delivery of the items.

Bar code scanning to generate stock orders via the Health Procurement System to maintain supplies for the ongoing delivery of Health Services. Including maintenance and review of bar codes.





Liaise with Clinical Nurse Managers and other staff in relation to levels, rotation, sterility and location of stock.

Research information on Inventory items for input into the Health Procurement System and ensure stocking is in accordance with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Standards.

Conduct audits of stock and their levels including ad-hoc and cyclical stock takes in accordance with regulations.

Maintain and assist with the management of the catalogue items in the Health Procurement System and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the warehouse services.

Foster a positive workplace culture and maintain strong relationships with all staff, external agencies and outside suppliers, through exemplary work practices and role modelling behaviour

Essential

Extensive current practical experience and in-depth knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures.

Demonstrated appropriate interpersonal skills in the provision of a client focused service.

Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to effectively organise and manage own workload.

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, take direction and contribute to the organisations core values.

Ability to perform manual handling duties.

Good communication skills, both written and verbal, across a broad and varied stakeholder group, including an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Sound knowledge of computer applications including e-mail and stock management software

Desirable

Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Materials Handling, Inventory management or related business discipline.

Experience working in a commercial/public Supply Chain environment.

Unrestricted Forklift Licence, Medium Rigid Drivers Licence

📌 Stores Inventory Officer (Alice Springs)
🏢 Northern Territory Government
📍 Alice Springs