Storeperson Operations
We are seeking a Storeperson Operations, who will support day‑to‑day activities involving semi‑active records across the Western Sydney Records Centre (WSRC), satellite repositories and client sites. This hands‑on role involves general physical labour, basic inventory system use and operating equipment such as forklifts, order pickers and fleet vehicles fitted with telematics and safety cameras.
What the opportunity is:
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Employment with Museums of History NSW.
Clerk General Scale. Remuneration package includes salary ($36,668 - $71,77- , employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
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Full-time employment on an ongoing basis.
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The role will work across Greater Sydney.
What we do
Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation’s oldest archive collection, vital recordkeeping services and expert staff.
We bring history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, we manage NSW’s official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public’s right to access information.
These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, we create opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.
We believe that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.
Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).
What you'll do with us:
Provide service and assist in all Operations activities relating to semi-active records within the Western Sydney Records Centre (WSRC), the Government Records Repository’s satellite repositories and offsite at client's premises.
The Storeperson Operations uses physical labour in delivering the requirements of the role and has proficiency in inventory software and the use of automated operating equipment such as Forklifts and/or Order Pickers, and the use of fleet vehicles equipped with telematics monitoring as well as internal and external orientated cameras.
For more information on the role, please contact Paul Sabellano, Supervisor, Inventory Services, on 02 9673 9438 or at
[email protected].
What you need to do to apply
To apply you will need to submit the following:
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A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role.
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A current resume listing two referees, and
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Respond to the 2 targeted questions (no more than 300 words per answer). Your responses to the targeted questions should be submitted online during your application and not included in the covering letter.
What you need to tell us - Targeted questions:
1. In this role, you’ll be required to use inventory systems, automated equipment such as forklifts or order pickers, and follow strict WHS procedures. Can you outline how you ensure safe and compliant work practices when operating equipment or handling physical items?
2. This role requires balancing physical tasks with responding to client enquiries and meeting service standards. How do you organise your workload when you have competing priorities, such as urgent retrievals, incoming deliveries and client requests?
Essential requirements of the role:
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Current NSW Working With Children Check.
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Current NSW (C) Class or equivalent Australian Driver’s licence.
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Pass a pre-employment health assessment measuring fitness to walk up to 10 kms per day, ability to work at heights above 10 meters above floor level and move/lift and store boxes of up to 16 kg weight.
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Comfortable and able to work at heights up to 10m.
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Willingness to obtain an (LO) Order Picker Licence as needed.
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Willingness to work across Sydney as a regular scheduled driver, an occasional backup driver across the greater Sydney metropolitan area, and a storeperson undertaking assigned duties daily within the MHNSW WSRC Kingswood, satellite storage locations, and client sites as directed.
Also note:
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For additional resources to help prepare your application and understanding of the process please refer to Applying for a job.
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Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks. If you are a person who requires adjustment and would like to request assistance, please contact [email protected].
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For technical support with your application, please contact [email protected].
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To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
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All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.
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A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Submit your application before the closing date: 10am Friday 19 June 2026.
Diversity and Flexible Working
We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.
Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.
We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.
If you are a First Nations applicant who would like to have a yarn about the role, or require additional support, please contact Dennis Taylor our Manager First Nations Employment & Engagement on 02 8239 2284 or via
[email protected].
Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.
For more information, please visit:
Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
