Senior Store Person

• $77,637 + 15.5% Super | Fixed Term Full-time Role – 12 Months
• Located at Hornsby
• Receive a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) in support of work life balance!

Ausgrid is on an exciting transformation journey and now is the time to be a part of something big. We are proud to service Australia’s east coast, as a leading business in energy distribution, delivering a safe and reliable electricity supply to more than 1.8 million homes – that’s over four million Australians relying on us every day. 

Our vision is simple; for our communities to have the power for a resilient, affordable net zero future. ​  

We take pride in knowing that the work we collectively achieve today, will transform the world tomorrow. We value a culture of working and living safely, being customer focussed, commercially minded, collaborative, honest, accountable, and respectful. Our values are not just initiatives driven by leaders; they define the way we work.

Your new role We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Store Person to join the dynamic team based at our Hornsby Depot. As the Senior Store Person, you will be an integral part of our mobile and multi-skilled team, responsible for the inspection, quality control, receipt, safe custody, warehousing, transport, and issuing of materials to our organisation’s internal and external customers.

This role will primarily operate from our Hornsby Depot but may require work at other sites as needed.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Perform pick/pack of orders, receipt of materials, put away of materials, and stock consolidation.
• Operate independently and efficiently on assigned tasks with minimal instruction.
• Oversee decentralised store operations when required.
• Assist in developing stock plans, ordering materials, and managing inventory.
• Provide coaching and on-the-job training to new and less experienced team members.
• Maintain productivity in line with key performance indicator targets.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and other equipment safely and effectively.
• Complete regular inventory reporting, including stocktakes and replenishment.
• Safely drive and operate a range of vehicles, including Heavy Rigid Vehicles and vehicle loading cranes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Heavy Vehicle driving regulations and procedures, including fatigue management.
• Adhere to organisation safety, environmental, and business procedures and systems.

Spark our interest! Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values. 

We are looking for someone who holds safety as a priority with a proven capability to work effectively within a team or work crew. You are a people person and a team player with high attention to detail & strong time management skills.

To be successful, you will be qualified/experienced in the following:

 Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience in logistics, procurement, or warehouse roles
• Possession of Class HC and HR driver’s licenses with knowledge of vehicle specifications
• Forklift and Dogman tickets
• Current NSW Construction Induction White Card
• Electrical Safety Rules accreditation
• Competency in Load Restraint Guidelines and National Heavy Vehicle Transportation Regulations
• Familiarity with inventory control processes
• Proficiency in using IT/Warehouse Management software applications and ERP systems
• Qualification in Procurement, Logistics or another closely-related field (desirable)
• Knowledge of materials and services used in Heavy Industry environments (desirable)

Skills and Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication (verbal and written)
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently
• Commitment to ongoing training in Warehouse & Distribution processes
• Customer-centric approach with a focus on satisfaction
• Supervisory experience with small teams
• Familiarity with barcode order picking systems

Grow with Ausgrid To continue building on our rich heritage, we actively invest in our people’s development through secondments, onsite training, mentoring circles, e-learning, Australian Graduate School of Management programs (UNSW) and study assistance.

It is through our investment in our people that the average tenure across the business is 14 years and our current turnover is sitting at a market competitive rate of just 3.9%.  

Ausgrid perks Revel in more than just a competitive salary! Our employees enjoy a dynamic range of market leading support and safety services, wellbeing programs, corporate discounts, and flexibility arrangements in many forms. 

Our people are paramount to the continued success of Ausgrid, therefore celebrating great work is important to us! It’s not just the big wins that count, we have provided our employees the opportunity to applaud peer successes daily through our Amped Recognition Program. But let’s not forget the major milestones! For those ready to exceed expectations, anticipate a nomination for a CEO award at our formal end of year Award gala.

Belonging at Ausgrid  

At Ausgrid, we are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.    

Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.