Stores Assistant

Apply now Job no:523158
Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Estate / Facilities Management

• One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
• Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
• Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

The Faculty of Science teaches approximately 7000 full-time student equivalents, with an academic staff of approximately 500 and general staff of 300. The Faculty is one of the largest and most complex faculties of UNSW Sydney. It comprises the School of Aviation, Biological Earth and Environmental Science (BEES), Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS), Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Mathematics and Statistics, Psychology, and Physics. It also includes several major Research Centres and field stations.

The Precinct Services is made up of Stores and Workshops. The team provides a range of research and teaching support services to all Faculties and Divisions, on and off campus through centrally managed procurement services, logistics management, equipment repairs, maintenance, and design.

The Store Assistant will assist in the daily operation of the Store and provide a broad range of general administrative and financial duties under the direction and guidance of the Precinct Services Manager and Store & Compliance Officers. This position will support the delivery of Store services to achieve work related to the goals and initiatives of the Upper and Lower Campus Stores and may require some manual handling tasks associated with the role including frequent movement, bending, lifting, pushing and/or pulling.

About the role

• $82k – $86k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Continuing
• Full-time (38 hours per week)

The Store Assistant reports to the Precinct Services Manager and has no direct reports.

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Assist in the day-to-day operation of Precinct Services Stores as directed by the Precinct Services Manager, including general or financial administration and specific enquiries.
• Provide excellent customer service including advice to customers on Store products, correct PPE, Store procedures, stock availability and other Store services.
• Receive and receipt deliveries relating to Store inventory, safely unload and re-stock goods, and ensure correct handling and storage procedures are followed.
• Receive and log UNSW deliveries from external suppliers, ensure the correct storage and handling and prompt dispatch to UNSW customers. Follow strict protocols around specific chemicals, samples and other sensitive deliveries.
• Process internal Store orders in a timely manner, ensure any dangerous goods are labelled, barcoded and logged correctly within UNSW’s inventory system.
• Follow strict protocols around specific chemicals, sample and animal deliveries. Assist with large equipment deliveries for precinct when required which may involve heavy lifting, bending, pushing and/or pulling.
• Assist with the maintenance of UNSW’s chemical management system on behalf of the Store ensuring chemicals are logged and disposed of correctly and in accordance with Store operating procedures.
• Follow and contribute to Store procedures, this includes everyday operational and Health and Safety.
• Monitor and advise Purchasing Officer in a regular basis on stock levels of goods held in store to maintain stock at acceptable levels.
• Handle the receival and dispatch of centrally managed services such as laundry and critical samples which may involve bending, lifting, pushing and/or pulling.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment for both staff and customers.
• Assist in stock take as required.
• Assist in the procurement of specific/specialist items when requested.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others

About the successful applicant
(Selection criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a purchasing and stores environment or other relevant knowledge and experience gained through a combination of education and training.
• Excellent communication, client liaison skills and a commitment to providing high level customer service.
• Good computer skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications with experience in using an online purchasing system and willingness to learn additional software packages.
• Ability to prioritise work tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to safely perform manual handling tasks and use equipment.
• Knowledge in the handling of dangerous goods and demonstrated experience and/or training.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Must hold a NSW high risk work licence.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed above in your application.

For informal queries, please see the below contact details. 

Otherwise, please apply online – applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed .

Contact:
Shauna Simon
E: [email protected]

Applications close: March 27th , 2024

Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.

UNSW partners with Australia’s leading diversity organisations, networks, and campaigns. Please refer to UNSW’s diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options, and support for carers (childcare, parent rooms, parental leave).

Advertised:28 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:27 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time