Purchasing & Stores Officer

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Purchasing & Stores Officer to manage purchasing, inventory, and store operations at our Works Centre. This role plays a critical part in ensuring internal teams are provided with the materials and equipment needed to carry out daily operations efficiently.

About The Role

As a Purchasing & Stores Officer, you will be responsible for managing procurement and inventory processes while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Works Centre Store. This role ensures the timely supply of materials, accurate stock control, and efficient store management to support operational teams.

You will handle purchasing activities, including supplier coordination, processing purchase orders, and verifying invoices, while identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring value for money. The role also involves maintaining inventory systems, conducting stocktakes, and managing store presentation, equipment allocation, and compliance with chemical and safety requirements.

What You’ll Bring

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Qualifications in Purchasing and Warehousing or another equivalent qualification, or a minimum 4 years’ experience in stores/purchasing procedures with a sound knowledge of stores and inventory management.
• Current registration to work with vulnerable people (RWVP)
• White card (Construction Induction)
• Forklift (LF) High Risk licence
• Chemical Handling Certificate
• Current Driver’s license (C)
• Manual handling techniques
• Good understanding of WHS frameworks with the demonstrated ability to identify, and problem solve using initiative.
• Sound verbal, numeracy and, literacy skills with demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate.
• Good interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and to provide excellent customer service.
• Sound computer skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and, Stores and Asset based software systems.
• A basic knowledge and understanding of the range and purpose of equipment, and materials used in a Municipal Works environment and the demonstrated ability to use a range of electric and manual hand tools.
  
  

Position Details

• Maximum term, 12 months, part time, 34 hours per fortnight – Tuesday & Thursdays
• Annual salary: $75,555.00 pro rata
  
  

For further information on this position, contact Brendan Morrisby, Acting Fleet, Workshop & Stores Supervisor on (03) 6216 6800.

What’s In It For You

• Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice, providing a great work culture and a solid commitment to diversity and inclusion
• 15% Superannuation
• annual salary increases
• a motivated team that supports each other, values innovation, celebrates its success and has a bit of fun along the way
• ongoing training and career development
• access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP
• Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025
  
  

Our Commitment To Community

Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.

How to apply: Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page.

To be considered for this role, all applicants must include:

• A response addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description. When responding to the Key Selection Criteria, applicants should provide clear examples that demonstrate relevant skills, experience and capability. These responses are the main factor used to assess suitability and determine progression to interview.
• A current Résumé
• Cover letter (optional)
• A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.
  
  

Applications close at 8pm on Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Position Description - Purchasing & Stores Officer