Palm Island Community Company – Townsville QLD
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Store Person (Assistant) supports the effective operation of the Garbutt Warehouse by receiving and dispatching freight, assisting with stock control, preparing goods for program delivery, and collecting and delivering goods as required.
The role contributes to timely and reliable service delivery by ensuring freight is checked, recorded, stored and distributed accurately; stock movements are documented; warehouse areas are kept safe and orderly; and internal program requirements are supported in line with PICC procedures, workplace health and safety obligations and cultural safety expectations.
Key responsibilities
Receive incoming freight and goods, check deliveries against order and dispatch documentation, identify discrepancies, and upscale issues to the Operations Manager or relevant supervisor
Receive, check, record and dispatch stock to the correct program, ensuring quantities, condition, documentation and cost allocation are accurate
Store stock safely and correctly in accordance with product requirements, protected storage practices, stock rotation principles and any relevant safety data sheet or handling instructions
Follow stock control, procurement, workplace health and safety, hazardous chemical and manual handling procedures to support compliant and safe stores operations
Apply correct price marking to ensure prices are marked correctly on the stock for sales
Participate in workplace health and safety training, risk assessments, incident prevention activities and risk management planning relevant to stores, manual tasks, chemicals, equipment and stock movement
Report and record hazards, incidents, injuries and near misses promptly in line with PICC policy, workplace health and safety requirements and any regulator notification requirements
Communicate with professional language to a range of people at all levels of organisations and community




Write clear and concise reports as required
Maintain confidentiality, follow privacy and records-management requirements, and provide accurate information within the scope of the role
About you
Demonstrated experience in a warehousing, stores, stock control, inventory, logistics or similar operational environment, or an equivalent combination of relevant skills, training and experience
Current Queensland Driver Licence
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely
Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities, including an understanding of culturally secure communication and community-controlled service principles
Desirable: Forklift Licence (LF), or willingness to obtain where required by the duties of the role
Desirable: Knowledge of procurement processes and inventory systems
About us
The Palm Island Community Company is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation that delivers health and community services, community capacity building and economic development programs on Palm Island.
Through the establishment of a network of partnerships and collaborations, the ongoing recruitment and training of staff, and an uncompromising attitude towards the building of community capacity, PICC continues to make a real difference in the lives of the people it serves.
Boasting a successful history since it was established in ****, PICC delivers innovative, community-driven programs that are squarely aimed at supporting and strengthening the social, cultural, health and economic fabric of the Palm Island community.
For further information about this role, please get in contact with the PICC People, Culture and Safety Department ********************.
Applications close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 4 September ****
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📌 Store Person (Assistant) (Townsville)
🏢 Palm Island Community Company
📍 Townsville