Parts and Logistics Officer- Townsville

Parts and Logistics Officer- Townsville

Support the RFDS Engineering team in QLD by ensuring parts, consumables, tooling & equipment are at location, safe and compliant for operational use.

Classifications

• Transport / Logistics / Drivers
• Aviation
• Permanent / Full Time

Key points

• Townsville Airport location
• Permanent full time role
• Base Salary + Super + up to 16K Salary Packaging

Description

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Parts and Logistics Officer is responsible for supporting the Royal Flying Doctors Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) by ensuring all parts, consumables, tooling and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) are at location across QLD.

This role is essential to RFDS Queensland Section meeting expected on time performance with minimal impact to aircraft availability due to technical defects. The Parts and Logistics Officer helps minimise direct maintenance costs and ensures safe, compliant operational performance of the RFDS Fleet in service of the people of QLD.

The Role

• Townsville Base
• Permanent, full time role

Key responsibilities
Your key responsibilities in this role will include:

• Under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager or Maintenance Manager purchase aeronautical products and consumables
• Support the Supply Chain Manager in relation to the receipt, repair and control of aircraft spares
• Raise, track and monitor open requisitions and purchase orders
• Coordinate and manage receiving, unloading and dispatching of goods
• Maintain RFDS GSE register and manage inventory system
• Liaise with base Engineers and subcontractors on tooling details and calibration reports
• Compliance with all Occupational, Health, Safety & Welfare policies and procedures

Who we are looking for?
To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following:

• Aircraft stores and logistics experience (desirable)
• Stores, tooling and logistics experience (essential)
• High level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Proven attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Proficient computer skills including the ability to pick up new computer applications
• Ability to understand and resolve complex problems and systems
• Ability to handle challenging operational situations in a calm and rational manner
• Proven ability to work autonomously and within a team

Desirable skills and experience

• Cert IV in Warehousing Operations
• Forklift Licence
• Dangerous Goods experience and qualifications

Why work for us

• Attractive Remuneration package + Super + Salary Packaging
• Salary packaging of $15, 900 increasing your take home pay
• Opportunity to be a part of an iconic team
• Be an integral team member by supporting those who make a real impact in Queensland
• Work with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
• Development opportunities available in purchasing and supply chain management
• Employee Assistance Program; advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
• Discounted private health insurance

About us

The RFDS is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, RFDS delivers extensive primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency service, from nine strategic bases, to those who live, work and travel throughout Australia.

As a member of the team driving RFDS from behind the scenes, you’ll come to work knowing that your efforts are enabling our work in helping people in Queensland communities.

Please note:

This role will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, will be subject to criminal history check, may require a preemployment medical and will require to be eligible to receive and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC). Flexible working hours (including work outside or core business hours) may be required.

RFDS (Queensland Section) works with vulnerable patients in remote parts of Queensland and provides an essential service to many regional and remote communities. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, our patients and these communities, as well as to manage the risks involved in service delivery and COVID-19 transmission in these communities and our workplaces, our staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including maintaining any recommended booster requirements, will be a term of your employment, as will the requirement to provide proof of vaccination

Interested?
Please submit your application including demonstrated experience that highlights your suitability for this opportunity. For further information please contact recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au

This role will close on the 15th October 2021 however, shortlisting may begin prior to this date.

The RFDS is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.