Bega Valley Shire Council

Stores Trainee (Identified)

A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.

Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to support the Council Stores team in the provision of daily store operations and delivery functions for Bega Valley Shire Council.

As Stores Trainee, you will assist with data entry for all inventory activities as well as perform stocktakes and audits. You will act as first line customer interface for all Stores enquiries and requests.

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About You

We are seeking an individual from from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage who has completed their Higher School Certificate and has a current NSW Class C Drivers Licence or Provisional Drivers Licence.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Working knowledge of computer software applications including Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to perform data entry accurately.
• Intermediary level of written and verbal communication.
• Skills in being organised and working to a schedule.

Benefits

This is a fixed term full time position working 35 hours per week for a period of twelve (12) months.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $46,575.33* gross per annum, comprising of:

• $803.30 per week base salary
• $92.38 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

*Remuneration may be lower if the applicant is aged under 18 years of age.

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

Application Process

All applicants must submit the following information to demonstrate their interest in a position;

• Cover Letter (1-2 pages) - Please include information on:
  • Any relevant work experience (paid or unpaid)
  • Any relevant qualifications held
• Resume - Up-to-date and include any work experience (paid or unpaid)

Under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, Bega Valley Shire Council is granted an exemption from sections 8 and 51 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 to designate trainee positions to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only. This position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

For further information on this position, please contact the Darrell Parker - Stores Supervisor on 02 6499 2426.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 12 January 2025. 

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.