Position Title: Horticulture Stores Officer
Employment Type: Ongoing
FTE / Hours: Full-Time – 1.0 (38 hours per week)
Department: Food, Fibre and Animal Industries
Location: Fairfield
Award / Agreement:Melbourne Polytechnic Academic and Professional Staff Agreement 2025(PACCT)
Classification Level: PACCT Level 4.1
Salary:$70,547 per annum, plus superannuation
Applications Close: Thursday, 20 August 2026

Job Summary

Support teaching, learning and commercial activities through the efficient operation of the Horticulture, Landscape, Arboriculture, Parks & Gardens, Animal Studies, Beekeeping and Floristry Stores across multiple campuses.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Melbourne Polytechnic has delivered hands‑on, future‑focused education for more than 110 years. Our people play a vital role in supporting students, industries and communities across Victoria.

In this role, you’ll enjoy:

- Meaningful work that supports education, training, innovationand student success
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Versatile work arrangements, where applicable
- Exposure to diverse programs, systems and continuous improvement initiatives
- A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and quality

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager of Food, Fibre and Animal Industries, this role is responsible for the efficient operation of the Horticulture, Landscape, Arboriculture, Parks & Gardens, Animal Studies, Beekeeping and Floristry Stores across multiple campuses.

You will coordinate the procurement, storage, distribution and management of equipment, materials and consumables that support teaching, learning and commercial activities. The role also oversees inventory systems, workplace safety, compliance, supplier relationships, facilities maintenance scheduling and logistics to ensure high-quality operational support.

Reporting to the Manager of Food, Fibre and Animal Industries, this position suits someone with strong organisational,



procurement and operational skills who enjoys supporting teaching and learning in a practical environment.

What You'll Do

- Coordinate the procurement, receipt, storage and distribution of equipment, materials and consumables
- Maintain accurate inventory records, stock control and asset management systems
- Develop supplier relationships, obtain competitive quotations and undertake stocktakes
- Prepare procurement, inventory and financial reports and maintain digital procurement, inventory and asset management systems
- Coordinate the preparation, issue and return of equipment for practical teaching and manage logistics between campuses
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules and coordinate servicing by approved contractors
- Maintain compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Institute policies, including chemical registers, SDS, Test and Tag and compliance records
- Conduct inspections, risk assessments and audits and ensure the safe storage and handling of hazardous materials
- Monitor operational expenditure, support budgeting and assist Education Managers with resource planning
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives and deliver high-quality operational support across the stores

What You'll Bring

Essential

- Relevant qualifications in logistics, procurement, stores management or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience in procurement, inventory and asset management
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to build productive relationships with staff, suppliers and contractors
- Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement skills
- Experience using inventory and purchasing systems




- Current Full Manual Australian Driver Licence
- Current Employee Working with Children Check
- Forklift Licence

Desirable

- White Card
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Chemical Users Accreditation

Qualifications & Mandatory Checks

Qualifications

Appointment to this position is subject to meeting the qualification requirements (where applicable) and the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.

Mandatory Checks

Appointment to this position is subject to the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.

You must hold, or be eligible to obtain:

- A valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)
- A National Police Check
- Any other role‑specific employment, regulatory or safety checks required for the position

File Requirements

- Maximum file size: 2MB per document
- Preferred format: PDF (Word .doc or .docx accepted)
- Avoid special characters in file names (e.g. ! @ # % *)

What Happens Next

- An interview (in person or via Microsoft Teams)
- Reference checks
- Employment and qualification verification

We aim to provide a respectful and timely recruitment experience for all applicants.

Questions?

For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team via***********@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child‑safe employer. We value the knowledge, skills and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourage applications from First Nations candidates. We also welcome applications from people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women in underrepresented areas, and people of all genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Recruitment Agencies

Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.

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