"Stores and Logistics Assistant"

Job Description:

• Property and Facilities Division
• Full-time permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $68,939.72 – $75,882.43 + 17% Superannuation
• Based at our St Lucia - Campus

About This Opportunity

The Property and Facilities Division is seeking a reliable and hands-on Stores and Logistics Assistant to join the Warehouse and Mailroom team at UQ.

This role became available following the internal movement of the previous incumbent and presents a strong opportunity for succession within a critical operational area. The position supports day-to-day campus operations through logistics, removals, warehousing and mail services, ensuring the timely and safe movement of goods, equipment and materials across UQ campuses.

This is a practical role suited to someone who enjoys physical work, variety in their day and being part of a small, collaborative team delivering essential services.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking small office relocations, furniture moves and waste disposal
• Processing, preparation and dispatch of internal and external mail
• Receiving, storing, picking, packing and dispatching products and equipment
• Supporting inventory control, record keeping and basic data entry
• Maintaining warehouse standards and safe work practices
• Collection, transport and delivery of mail, stores, furniture, library materials and equipment
• Providing support across all aspects of warehouse and mailroom operations
• Backfilling for team members and assisting with additional duties as required

About UQ

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/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• 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
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You:

• Completion of Year 12, or Certificate II with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Forklift license preferred
• Physically fit and able to safely perform manual handling duties
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision in a hands-on operational environment
• Sound communication and customer service skills
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices
• Current Queensland Open Driver Licence
• Basic computer literacy, with willingness to learn warehouse and logistics systems

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength 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, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Applications close Sunday 1st February at 11.00pm AEST (R-60570)