Storeperson/Yardperson

from $75,010-$78,677 per annum, plus super

Permanent, full-time position

The City of Perth is committed to delivering on community aspirations for a thriving and vibrant capital city that is liveable, sustainable, and prosperous for current and future generations. We balance a wide range of residential, business, social, cultural, environmental, and State considerations for the many thousands of residents, businesses, workers, and visitors who daily spend their time in the City or call it home.

About the Position

The Operations Unit within our Infrastructure and Operations Alliance is responsible for the management and maintenance of the City’s parks, environments, fleet, street, and waste services. The Fleet & Depot services team manage fleet services as well as the City’s central store located at the Depot in Osborne Park.

This role contributes to the management of the City’s central store.The store stocks a range of materials covering PPE, irrigation hardware, graffiti management, automotive equipment, construction materials and other general items.

The Storeperson/Yardperson supports the City by:

• Maintaining sufficient stock levels of nominated consumable items and liaising with Unit Supervisors to ensure existing stock levels reflect current requirements
• Providing store services to work crews to ensure they have the required materials for their daily work schedules;
• Providing support to internal Units and external contractors and suppliers by way of safe and efficient use of loader and forklift operations
• Re-ordering stock items as necessary through the purchasing system and the stores Purchasing Officer;
• Maintaining the general store and general storage yard in a safe, clean and well organised condition; and
• Liaising with Contractors when removing stores from the general storage yard.

Above all, you will live our values of commitment, teamwork, courage, and respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

How to apply

By clicking the ‘apply’ button, you will be directed to the City of Perth’s employment page. Please provide a comprehensive resume, together with a cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your interest in the position and addressing your suitability for the role.

The application process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM Tuesday 23rd April 2024. Applications will be considered prior to the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applicants may be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive, and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.