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The Opportunity

• Bring your knowledge of stores and logistics experience to CSIRO
• A diverse role in our Business and Infrastructure Services team 
• Supportive work environment with up to 15.4% super

CSIRO are currently seeking a motivated individual to join our Business and Infrastructure Services (CBIS) team.  

As our CBIS Officer – Stores, you will work closely with facilities staff from the CBIS team to contribute to a range of support activities including receipt and dispatch services, inventory control, simple procurement, internal logistics, dangerous goods handling/dispatch and other agreed services to meet CSIRO operational requirements. This service provision may be to one or more sites.  

This is a pivotal role which encompasses a range of responsibilities, including inventory control, logistics service, store management and providing administrative support to the CBIS team. If working alongside like-minded individuals at an organisation solving Australia’s greatest challenges has sparked your interest, apply today! 
 

Your duties will include:

• Provide a high-quality stores and logistics service to all CSIRO staff and customers and business partners.
• Ensure the efficient, timely and accurate receipt and dispatch of all material goods through the store, to and from the site(s) including the coordination of bulky goods direct to the customer or remote destination
• Ensure freight items are recorded/received/held/dispatched via systems as necessary. Making sure specialist packaging instructions, are understood, considered and implemented in consultation with the customers
• Assist with the Management of inventory control in the store and liaise with customers for future needs and change requirements with stock held
• Provide administrative support and be the point of contact in respect to the vehicle fleet, ensuring that the inspection, cleaning, repairs and servicing are undertaken by responsible parties as required. Also may include other fleet duties as directed
• Coordinate and/or assist with the delivery of logistic and site services such as waste management and other services as may be necessary from time to time
• Adapt and/or develop techniques, procedures/equipment/ concepts/ideas in support of existing store practices

Location: Black Mountain, ACT
Salary: AU$51,031 - AU$65,779 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite, Full-time
Reference: 92518

To be considered you will need:

• Previous experience in a stores and logistics services including inwards and outgoing goods, inventory control and stocktake
• Proven ability to demonstrate initiative to actively contribute as a team member and share relevant and useful information. 
• Demonstrated data entry skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel & Outlook) 
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with the customers and keep them informed on the delivery of logistic services
• A proven ability to prioritise activities and workloads to achieve service outcomes.
• Possession of a current License for the operation of a forklift

Desirable:

• knowledge of specialist and dangerous goods management relating to samples, research materials, gases and other dangerous goods.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

30 April 2023, 11:00pm AEDT