Depot Support Officer

About the role

Kyogle Council is seeking a Depot Support Officer for its Assets and Infrastructure Services team at the Kyogle Council Works Depot. Reporting to the Fleet and Depot Overseer, the officer provides administrative, purchasing and stores support to Council's operational teams, assisting with procurement, supplier coordination, stock control, plant maintenance records, fuel reporting and general depot administration. The role suits someone with experience in purchasing, storekeeping and administration who enjoys collaborative, customer-focused work.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing goods and services: prepare requisitions, obtain quotations and process purchase orders according to Council procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to coordinate deliveries and confirm requirements.
• Assist with the annual procurement of suppliers and maintain registers of preferred suppliers, standards and specifications.
• Maintain the Plant Maintenance System, including plant records, maintenance information and reporting.
• Coordinate depot communication systems and prepare weekly fuel system reports.
• Assist with stocktaking, stock control, inventory records and reconciling physical stock with computerised records.
• Provide administrative support such as correspondence, reports and forms.
• Respond to telephone, radio and general enquiries professionally and courteously.
• Operate a forklift safely when required and appropriately licensed.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with Council procedures, workplace health and safety requirements, confidentiality and ethical conduct.

Required profile

• School Certificate or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in purchasing, storekeeping procedures, office administration and recordkeeping.
• Current Class C driver's licence.
• Experience in local government, bookkeeping principles, a forklift licence and strong negotiation skills are highly regarded.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a working knowledge of computer-based stores and purchasing systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

What we offer

• Salary at Grade 4, starting at $65,644.80 per year, rising to $76,065.60 depending on experience.
• Superannuation and access to salary packaging benefits.
• 38 hours per week on a 9-day fortnight schedule, with a long weekend every second week.
• A varied role supporting essential Council services in a friendly, team-oriented environment.

Applications close 4pm on Friday 20 November 2026. Applicants must submit a cover letter, the completed employment application form and an up-to-date resume; applications without a cover letter will not be assessed.