The Opportunity
Join our Townsville team supporting Australia's Defence Force through the Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC). As a Storeperson, you'll play a key role in ensuring parts, tools and equipment are accurately received, stored and distributed to support Defence maintenance operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with stores, warehouse or inventory experience who enjoys working in a close-knit team environment. Whether you're an experienced Storeperson or looking to further develop your career in logistics and inventory management, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

- Permanent full time opportunity supporting the Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC), offering long-term job stability.
- Excellent work-life balance, including an early 12 noon finish every Friday.
- Hourly rate of $32.72 + 12% superannuation.
- Supportive and family-oriented team culture.
- Ongoing training, upskilling and career development opportunities.
- Wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- VenPerks: exclusive discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia covering retail, travel, entertainment and everyday essentials.

About the Role
As a Storeperson, you will be responsible for the efficient receipt, storage and distribution of parts, tools and equipment to support maintenance activities across the Defence Maintenance Contract.
Responsibilities include:

- Receiving and issuing parts and materials.
- Operating a forklift to load and unload deliveries.
- Managing returned goods and processing delivery documentation.
- Conducting stocktakes and inventory control activities.
- Maintaining accurate inventory records and storage locations.




- Supporting day-to-day warehouse and stores operations.
- Allocating parts and materials to maintenance work orders.

About You
We are looking for a reliable team player with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
You will bring:

- Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, logistics or inventory role.
- A current LF Forklift Licence.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Computer literacy and experience using inventory management systems.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA will be highly regarded.
- Defence industry experience is highly regarded.
- Veterans and Australian Defence Force Reservists are encouraged to apply.

You must be an Australian Citizen and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 168159

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