Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: IMF001
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 31 August 2026
Contact Officer: Doug Farrer on [email protected] or (02) 6205 2330
Details: Transport Canberra is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to fill the position of Inventory Manager.
The Inventory Manager is responsible for the establishment and ongoing monitoring of arrangements for the supply of parts, including ensuring all acquisitions are in accordance with the ACT Procurement Act 2001. The Inventory Manager is also responsible for the effective and timely delivery of inventory holdings to ensure sufficient and appropriate supply to meet Transport Canberra’s business needs, ensuring its buses can be safely operated in a timely manner. In addition, the Inventory Manager is responsible for participating in the procurement process, for establishing and managing contracts and service level agreements with internal and external customers/suppliers, including ensuring these are regularly reviewed and updated as required.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong organisational and leadership capabilities, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships that support individual, team and organisational outcomes. You will possess highly developed communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively across a diverse range of stakeholders.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
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Permanent Resident of Australia.
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Drivers Licence (C-class) is mandatory.
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Security clearance checks will be conducted.
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This position does require a pre-employment medical.
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Industry experience in the automotive parts and accessories, warehousing or heavy vehicle maintenance fields will be highly regarded.
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Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
Note: This temporary opportunity is available immediately for an initial period of three months, with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and may be used to fill identical vacancies that arise within the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on the assessment of the application and referee reports only.
This role is supporting an operational environment and therefore requires on site attendance.
How to Apply: Applicants are to submit:
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A maximum of two pages addressing the six points listed under the Selection Criteria of the Position Description.
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A current curriculum vitae including details of work history and professional qualifications.
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Contact details of at least two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This temporary opportunity is available immediately for an initial period of three months, with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
