Inventory Lead

INVENTORY LEAD
This opportunity offers:
Ongoing employment
Full time role & 35 hour working week
Attractive annual salary $122,491 - $134,981 p.a. plus 11% superannuation
Location: Glendenning, NSW RFS State Warehouse (hybrid/flexible working arrangements considered)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity to join our fast paced Logistics Team, comprising of 17+ personnel who work closely with members across NSW and provide much needed supplies and resources to support our Volunteer Members during fire and other emergencies.
During major emergencies, there are opportunities to support the agency in other roles including on the Major Incident Logistics desk.
Ideal Candidate
As our ideal candidate, you'll have analytical thinking to identify trends, think critically and problem-solve effectively. Familiarity with emergency service operations, protocols, and equipment is also beneficial in this role.
The ideal candidate should be adaptable, flexible, and able to handle stressful situations with resilience focusing on the warehouse and inventory domain. The candidate should have a strong background in managing inventory in both warehouse and across a number of locations.
As a lead position, the candidate should have leadership qualities to oversee and manage on-going, temporary and volunteer team members. The team will be scalable during emergency operations and the holder will need the ability to provide guidance, delegate and foster a positive and productive work environment.
Technological proficiency is a key direction of the business unit as we improve our inventory management software, databases, and other relevant tools. The candidate should be comfortable with technology and willing to adapt to new systems.
These attributes, combined with relevant experience in inventory management and a strong understanding of emergency service operations, would make an individual well-suited for this role.
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the role description and our organisation structure.
Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.
Why work for us?
Corporate uniform available
Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
Salary packaging options available
One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month
Ongoing learning and professional development programs
The RFS is a Registered Training Organisation and you will have access to various internal courses
Looking for more information?
Why not reach out to our role expert, Brendan Doyle, Acting Manager Logistics, for a confidential chat on 0400 608 ***.
If you’re interested in joining the NSW RFS:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application via I Work for NSW, and attach:
A cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
A resume including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)
Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):
Provide examples of your experience in implementing inventory management strategies that improved availability and supply without increasing the inventory budget.
Detail when you have improved business outcomes within inventory management and the principles you used to achieve this.
Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Sunday 25 February 2024.
Recruitment Information
We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal people, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.
A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process.
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