Trainee Store Person (12 Month Contract)

Reference Number: 12725
Salary Range: $13,124.48 - $34,275.51 pro-rata per annum
Location: 158A Martyn Street, Cairns
Closing: Friday 29th March 2019

We offer the following benefits: 

• 9 Day Fortnight
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development 

Primary objectives of the position:

• To obtain Certificate III in Warehousing Operations.
• To meet the needs of customers at all times in a professional, courteous and friendly manner.
• Responsible for the control, issue and receipt of material and stock at Councils stores.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Secondary education to at least Grade 10.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.
• Ability to deal face-to-face or over the phone with customers.
• A strong commitment to the highest level of Customer Service and a desire to raise the profile of Council.
• Ability to use tact, confidentiality and discretion.

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria you must go to our website: https://cairnsqld.mercury.com.au

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa