Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Stores Officer to join our team in Goulburn.
The Regional Stores Officer is responsible for day‑to‑day stores operations and the safe, secure handling of materials within the regional stores environment. The Officer is responsible for supporting the Inventory and Logistics team and the Operations Supervisor to achieve a common goal of successfully delivering on the W&D objectives and targets. The role is responsible for ensuring that standard procedures and work practices are implemented with the goal of delivering on value and service to the business.
This position requires the application of standard stores procedures, stock management practices, and effective communication with internal stakeholders to support the delivery of operational programs. You will ensure materials movement is efficient, accurate and completed in line with safety and compliance requirements.
A strong understanding of warehousing, stock control, and safe equipment operation is essential, along with experience supporting process improvements, managing space utilisation and providing excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake standard store operating procedures, ensuring efficient and accurate movement of materials.
* Maximise space utilisation within regional stores and ensure plant and equipment are effectively used.
* Inspect, receipt and load incoming materials into appropriate storage areas, ensuring protection against loss or damage.
* Work with the Materials Manager to support process improvement strategies and implement best‑practice procedures.
* Conduct stock counts on designated high‑value items in line with scheduled requirements.
* Provide emergency service support to ensure urgent materials needs are met quickly and safely.
* Monitor inventory levels across Tier 2 and Tier 3 stores to prevent overstocking and manage project materials.
* Complete Workplace Environment Facilities (WEF) and Safety Audits and action any non‑conformances.
* Engage with depot management to maintain strong customer service and identify improvement opportunities.
* Operate forklifts, hoists, vehicles and mobile plant safely and efficiently.
* Demonstrate behaviours that promote respect, equity, diversity and inclusion, in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
About You
* Experience in stores operations within a large organisation.
* Demonstrated competency in handling, storing and moving materials using forklifts and other relevant equipment.
* Experience in stock management, including unloading, inspecting, receipting, storing and loading materials.
* Proven ability to conduct stock checks and maintain accurate records.
* Understanding of business practices to minimise waste and reduce cost within warehousing environments.
* Strong customer service and communication skills.
* Ability to undertake physical warehousing duties safely and effectively.
* A flexible team player who can manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
* Computer literacy and experience using business systems relevant to stores operations.
Required Qualifications
* Certificate III in Warehousing Operations or demonstrated equivalent capability.
* Current Driver Licence.
* Current Forklift Licence.
Desirable
* Heavy Rigid (HR) Truck Licence.
Why Essential Energy
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of benefits through partnerships with organisations such as Qantas, Optus, NIB and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
An energy network is a living system that must continually adapt to new technologies and customer needs. At Essential Energy, your expertise helps support the safe and efficient operations that underpin the resilience of our network across regional communities.
For further information, please contact Shane Brown on
Applications close on Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.
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Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.
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