STORE PERSON

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Brisbane City Council is seeking a Store Person for Public Transport Services, permanent full-time, onsite at Garden City Garage. You will manage stock, source spare parts from accredited suppliers, organise orders, reconcile work orders, maintain maintenance schedules, and analyse data from SAP RM and other systems to advise on parts usage and cost effectiveness. The role rewards strong data entry, organisational discipline, clear communication, and a basic understanding of mechanical terminology. A current forklift licence is preferred. Salary range is TRDC11 about $1,417.60 per week plus 14% super, with flexible hours, gym access, generous leave and competitive benefits. To apply, upload a tailored resume and one-page cover letter by March 1, 2026, and be prepared for possible checks; contact Gema Santos for more info.

Personnel Area: Public Transport Services

Branch: Engineering and Asset Management

Salary Range: TRDC11 ($1,417.60 per week + 14% Superannuation) (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Garden City Garage

Our Business

Public Transport Services is a group that brings together Commercial and Contract Services, Engineering and Asset Management, Strategy and Network Services and Transport Operations. Together, these branches help keep our city moving. Whether by bus, CityCat or ferry, e-bike or e-scooter, and Metro, our group manages bus contracts with Translink, ferry, e-mobility scheme and personalised public transport operators, that enable us to support the transport choices of Brisbane residents and visitors. 

Our Branch

Engineering and Asset Management Branch is responsible for:​​​

• Provides first line bus maintenance at depot garage
• Provides second line maintenance at the Toowong Bus Workshops
• Establishes and regularly reviews fleet maintenance policies and standards
• Management of bus maintenance processes to ensure compliance with policies and standards
• Procurement of bus fleet and associated products and services
• Asset management and maintenance, of electrical charging infrastructure
• Investigation and review of incidents involving the bus fleet and/or other TfB infrastructure
• Management of non-bus facilities and assets
• Management and coordination of major projects
• Coordination of divisional information technology requirements. 

The Role

We are hiring a Store Person to ensuring the smooth operation of bus services by managing maintenance data and sourcing spare parts efficiently from accredited suppliers.

The position focuses on maintaining stock availability, controlling costs, and ensuring all procurement activities provide the best value for money while supporting the operational needs of the garage.

Responsibilities include organising ordering and delivery of parts, reconciling work orders, maintaining maintenance schedules, and ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing. You will also manage stock levels, create work orders for workshop and plant maintenance, and establish swoop and blanket orders as required.

In addition, the role involves collecting and analysing data from financial and maintenance systems to advise stakeholders on trends in parts utilisation, cost effectiveness, and purchasing efficiency.

Accurate data entry and maintenance of records in line with established procedures are also essential to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement within the Garage. 

To be successful you will have:

• competent in data entry and confident using computer systems such as SAP, RM, and Microsoft Office
• basic understanding, or quick ability to learn, mechanical terminology and maintenance practices to support timely service delivery
• strong organisational and time-management skills; able to prioritise tasks and manage competing or urgent demands
• clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
• knowledge of, and ability to apply, Environmental Protection and Workplace Health and Safety requirements in an operational setting
• possession of a current forklift licence/or in the process of obtaining.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Gema Santos on 07 3178 1863

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 1st March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.