Warehouse Officer
Ready to keep things moving behind the scenes? We’re on the hunt for a hands-on, organised and safety-focused Warehouse Officer to join our team and help keep Council operations running like clockwork.
If you enjoy variety in your day, operating a forklift, and making sure everything is in the right place at the right time — this could be your next role!
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and organise the warehouse in line with established processes
- Receive, reconcile and monitor stock, including daily stock counts and reordering
- Ensure accurate inventory levels across all Council warehouse locations, including diesel receipting and distribution
- Operate a forklift to load/unload deliveries and manage storage
- Coordinate stock movements, deliveries to job sites, and collection of non-stock items
- Ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and in line with service level agreements
- Safely store and handle chemicals, dangerous goods and materials in accordance with relevant legislation and WHS requirements
- Contribute to a safe, healthy and positive workplace environment
- Assist the Warehouse Supervisor with daily operations and provide relief when required
- Support and help train trainees and other warehouse staff
- Provide advice on best practice stock requisition processes across Council
- Carry out tasks as directed by the Warehouse Supervisor
- Undertake other duties within the scope of the role as required
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills
- Appropriate certificate relevant to warehouse operations.
- Current Queensland ‘’C’’ Class Driver’s licence.
- Current Forklift Operators Ticket.
- Current General Construction “White” Card.
- Practical experience in all aspects of supply chain and warehousing.
- Strong computer literacy skills.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Working knowledge of warehouse management and supply chain to relieve Stores Supervisor if required.
- Sound knowledge of hardware/material items used by Council.
- Working knowledge of safe working practice and manual handling techniques according to the Dangerous Goods and Occupational Health & Safety Acts and regulations pertaining to handling and storage of chemicals, dangerous and inflammable goods.
- Sound knowledge of safe working and manual handling techniques.
Why Join Us?
- Base annual salary of $82,413
- Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- 9-day fortnight roster
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
- Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
- Study and assistance programs for career development
- Learning and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
- Active Social Clubs
Applications
Please submit your cover letter and resume. Applications close Thursday, 4 June 2026.
***Important information for applicants:
To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.
Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
