WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION TEAM LEADER

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Brisbane City Council is seeking a Warehouse and Distribution Team Leader for its Eagle Farm hub, supervising up to 20 staff in a fast paced operation to deliver safe, efficient, high quality outcomes while driving continuous improvement and strong inventory and fleet management. The role is Band 6, range $116,089 to $128,453 plus statutory superannuation, on a temporary full time basis for two years with potential extension. You will bring proven experience leading warehouse and distribution in a large organisation, solid ERP and WHS knowledge, and strong communication skills; MR and forklift licences are desirable. To apply, tailor your resume and write a one page cover letter addressed to Ms Jo Poloni by 20 February 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Group: Corporate Services 

Branch: Support Services 

Salary Range: Band 6, range $116,089 - $128,453 plus statutory superannuation (Remuneration stated is for full time) and weekly pay cycle 

Work type: Temporary full time 2 years, with possibility for extension 

Location: Eagle Farm  

About the Organisation

Brisbane offers a vibrant, and prosperous lifestyle, fostering opportunity, innovation, and sustainability. As Australia’s largest local government, Brisbane City Council oversees assets exceeding $34 billion and manages an annual budget of $4 billion. We seek dynamic, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking leaders to guide us in creating a successful, liveable city. Aligned to Brisbane Vision 2031 and beyond, we aim to support our thriving economy, building and serving a city that residents are proud of. 

 About the Role and Team 

At Council, your work makes a real difference. You will lead a committed team that supports everyone who lives, works, studies or visits Brisbane. You will lead people who care, contribute to exciting citywide initiatives, and work for a council that invests in safety, inclusion, and success. 

Located in Eagle Farm, this role oversees daily operations at Council’s largest inventory warehouse and distribution hub, enabling efficient service delivery across the city.

As a Warehouse and Distribution Team Leader, you will provide strong, visible leadership to a team of up to 20 employees in a fast‑paced operational environment. You will focus on building capability, driving efficient work practices, and embedding digitally enabled ways of working while ensuring compliance with safety, policy, and operational requirements. This role plays a key part in fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, supporting high performance and reliable services that strengthens Council’s connection with the community.

You can be part of Council, which has a central role in readying Brisbane for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games over the coming years. Bring your experience and proven ability to make an impact. In this key role, you will partner with other committed leaders and subject matter experts to drive innovation across systems, tools, and service delivery. 

As Team Leader, you will

• Motivate, coach, and lead your team to deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality operational outcomes
• drive continuous improvement and smarter ways of working
• be responsible for regular fleet and equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal operational efficiency
• build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders 
• apply effective inventory management practices to maintain accurate, tightly controlled, and transparent stock levels
• provide effective operational leadership during emergency and disaster response activities
• ensure a safe, compliant workplace, and foster a values-driven culture aligned with Council’s Leadership Blueprint. 

What you will bring

• Proven experience leading warehouse and distribution operations in a large, complex organisation 
• sound knowledge in industry standard warehousing practices
• strength in logistics dispatch and fleet coordination 
• proven experience using enterprise ERP systems to support inventory control, asset tracking, and compliance reporting
• a commitment to safety and a core understanding of WHS requirements 
• strong communication and negotiation skills 
• ability to juggle competing priorities with calm, confidence and clarity. 

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications (Business, Commerce, Logistics) 
• medium Rigid (MR) licence 
• forklift licence. 

Benefits include 

• Free onsite parking attractive work hours, and flexible arrangements 
• free employee assistance program   
• award winning superannuation fund 
• generous leave provisions 
• competitive salary. 

How to apply  If you are energised by leadership, operational excellence and delivering tangible results for your city, we want to hear from you. Apply now and lead the team that keeps Brisbane moving. After reviewing the attached position description, please click the ‘I’m interested’ button to submit your online application. Be sure to upload: your tailored resume and your cover letter (maximum one page) addressed to Ms Jo Poloni, highlighting your suitability for the role.  

If you require more information Contact Jo Poloni, Talent Partner, (07) 3178 7783. 

Application closing date  Friday 20th February 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.