Stores And Logistics Assistant

Description:

• Property and Facilities

• Full-time permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $66,262.71 - $72,935.82 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 3)

• Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Logistic and Stores Assistant to join our Warehouse and Mailroom team. This is a dynamic, hands-on role responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of mail, goods, equipment, and furniture across UQ campuses. You’ll be working in a collaborative team environment, supporting daily operations and providing exceptional service to our internal stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic and a passion for logistics and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Receiving, storing, selecting, processing and dispatching a wide range of products and equipment to meet operational needs.

• Coordinating the preparation and dispatch of both internal and external mail.

• Transporting and relocating furniture across UQ campuses, ensuring items are handled safely and efficiently.

• Supporting inventory control and warehouse operations through accurate record keeping, data entry, report preparation, and general enquiry management.

• Picking, packing, and timely delivery of Stores orders to customers.

• Managing the transportation of library materials and goods between campuses.

• Contributing to the upkeep and improvement of warehouse standards.

• Providing assistance across all aspects of warehouse and mailroom operations, with flexibility to adapt as required.

• Backfilling for colleagues and supporting the team with other duties as directed by supervisors; Warehouse, Mailroom and Operations Logistics.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• On campus childcare options

• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

• Salary packaging options

• Completion of a year 12 certificate, or a Certificate II and at least 2 years subsequent relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of

• relevant experience and/or education/training

• Knowledge and experience in the operations of warehousing, couriering, furniture removals and mail operations is desirable

• Sound interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment with well-developed customer service skills in delivering services to building occupants

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate/liaise with a wide variety of University staff Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and restraint in the face of unfair criticism

• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Must possess a Current Queensland Open Drivers Licence.

• Forklift licence preferred

• Experience with the standard Microsoft office computer applications is preferred

• Experience with a computerised warehouse/ inventory/ transport management system and the ability to learn new computer applications would be advantageous

• Working at heights licence would be advantageous

• Sound knowledge of University of Queensland Campuses would be advantageous

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Oliver Boyle at o.boyle@uq.edu.au
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section

• Resume

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-50986).

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