About the role

Nautilus Aviation is seeking a motivated and hands-on Junior Store Person/Procurement Officer to join our dynamic Cairns-based team. This position supports day-to-day stores and procurement operations. You'll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and freight partners to ensure smooth and compliant logistics keeping our aviation operations moving safely and efficiently. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with warehouse or procurement experience looking to grow their career in the aviation industry.

Nautilus Aviation provides training support, including enrolment in a Certificate IV or Diploma in Logistics. This qualification is completed over an 18–24 month period and forms part of your professional development pathway within the organisation.

Key responsibilities

- Receiving, inspecting, and storing goods

- Picking, packing, and dispatching customer orders

- Assisting in purchasing, raising POs, processing invoices, and budget tracking

- Maintaining accurate stock control and inventory records

- Operating forklifts (if licensed) for movement and storage of goods

- Supporting engineering with parts and materials

- Handling local and international freight bookings and deliveries

- Performing stock takes and general housekeeping

- Ensuring safety, compliance, and secure stores operations

About you





- Driver's Licence (essential)

- Forklift Licence (preferred but not essential)

- Strong communication and organisational skills

- Physical fitness for manual handling tasks

- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

- Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn

- Ability to work autonomously

Perks

- Staff discounts across the Morris Group range of products

- Wonderful tropical lifestyle in sunny Far North Queensland

- Work for a trusted brand in Australian aviation

- Join a supportive, safety-first team environment

- Build your career with diverse and hands-on responsibilities

- Work in the heart of tropical North Queensland

About us

Nautilus Aviation is a part of the Morris Group. Morris Group is an independent, family-run business operating a collection of iconic Australian experiences. With businesses in tourism, hospitality, aviation, and technology, we're on a mission to make a positive impact doing work we love. Nautilus Aviation is a proven helicopter specialist with over 25 years flying experience and has grown to become one of Australia's premier helicopter operators. Today our network of bases spans Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville, Darwin, Jabiru, Gove and Torres Strait (Horn Island).

📌 Trainee Procurement/Logistics Officer (Cairns)
🏢 Nautilus Aviation
📍 Cairns