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Vacancy Number: #382
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 **** (PACCT) Classification Level: PACCT Level 4.1 Salary: $70,547 per annum, plus superannuation Applications Close: Thursday, 20 August ****
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, innovation and student success
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Flexible 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 effective 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
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 contractorsStrong 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
Qualifications & Mandatory Checks
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
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.
Questions?
For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team via
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📌 Horticulture Stores Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Polytechnic
📍 Melbourne