AddressStock Controller - Lara
- Full time position based in Lara with career growth opportunities
- Join the collaborative, friendly and easy-going warehouse operations team
- Help to ensure the success of projects impacting the Victorian Rail Network
V/Line’s purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport – connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.
V/Line is experiencing significant growth and we’re delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 2700 committed team members who are up to the challenge.
Working as part of the Warehouse Operations Team and reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager, the Stock Controller will support internal stakeholders with inventory or repairable queries and manage the distribution, coordination, and management of materials for maintenance and project works.
This position will suit a motivated warehousing and inventory professional with a background in a maintenance and operations environment. The role will be required to complete tasks within given timeframes, communicating effectively with stakeholders to ensure a high level of customer service.
About the role
Based out of the V/Line Lara Depot this is a permanent full-time position and a great gateway into V/Line with future career progression opportunities. Join the collaborative, friendly and easy-going warehouse operations team. This role works 7:30am -3:30pm, Monday – Friday.
Key Accountabilities include:
- Participate and coordinate the cycle count process.
- Monitor stock levels and assist with setting inventory parameters.
- Raise exemptions, transfer orders, work orders and relevant system transactions.
- Maintain accurate purchasing related documents relating to PO receipts, conformance certificates and delivery dockets.
- Investigate stock discrepancies and implement inventory control regimes.
- Work closely with Commercial team and other stakeholders to review and maintain item master attributes.
About you
You are a motivated team player with a positive and friendly attitude. You have excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills and the ability to successfully build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Warehousing/inventory experience in a maintenance and operations environment.
- Intermediate level MS word and Excel skills are essential.
- Previous experience with an ERP stock management system (JDE would be advantageous)
- Must have current driver’s license.
- Forklift licence is desirable.
Importantly you align to V/Line’s core values of Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, and Human Rights
What we can offer
In addition to free Myki travel, we offer:
- Community impact – Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
- Huge potential – We’re transforming, and you can to. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
- Dynamic environment – V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
- Collaborative team – You’ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
- Flexible working – We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.
The Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V/Line Rail Operations and Administrative Employees Agreement 2019 at a Clerk C1 ($37.62 per hour or approximately $83,915.55 per annum total package inc superannuation and leave loading)
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity with 4-weeks annual leave, superannuation, and free myki for metro & regional travel.
Apply Now
For more information about this opportunity or to get a copy of the Position Description, please email ***************@vline.com.au
Please use the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application, including a current resume. Please attach your documents as PDFs.
Recruitment Timelines
This role is a Medical Category 3 position.
The recruitment and selection process will include a safety aptitude assessment prior to the interview rounds.
If you are successful in obtaining an interview, this will be conducted on site at the Lara Depot.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including, probity (police) checks, a medical assessment, and Australian entitlement to work. Employees of V/Line are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.
This is an urgent requirement, and the selection process will begin immediately. The expected start date for this role will be from early April.
Applications close: 5pm on Thursday, 28th March
V/Line is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we welcome applicants from any background. We value diversity and are continuously working towards creating a flexible and inclusive environment that is representative of the Victorian community.
