About Us
Novita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology and disability services to more than 6,000 people living with disability, as well as support for their families and carers. Our primary purpose is to enable kids, young people and adults living with disability and their families to participate in the community to their full potential.
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and motivated Logistics Officer to join our team in a permanent full-time role at our Croydon Park distribution site. In this role, you will ensure the smooth operation of our logistics function by safely storing and delivering items, managing stock movements, and processing client orders. You will also work closely with Novita clients and internal teams to coordinate the distribution, warehousing, and cleaning of equipment, and assist rental team with relevant tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receiving and checking of incoming deliveries
- Safely prepare, pack, and dispatch stock manually and via forklift/order picker
- Inspect disability equipment before delivery and after collection, reporting any maintenance needs
- Liaise with clinicians, Allied Health Assistants, and clients to coordinate equipment distribution
- Contribute to the development of work instructions and procedures
- Adhere to Novita’s work health and safety systems and report any unsafe conditions or practices
Novita are involved in a pilot program regarding refurbishment of second-hand equipment. The successful candidate will work closely with the project team to carry out the logistic functions of this pilot.
About You
We welcome applicants with previous warehouse experience and familiarity with computerised stock systems. However, we’re also open to providing on-the-job training if you can demonstrate:
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
- Strong customer service focus
- Teamwork, initiative, and task prioritisation
- Alignment with Novita’s ICARE values
Essential Requirements
- Valid forklift and order-picking license
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to use your own vehicle for travel if required
- Current NDIS Worker Screening and DHS Working with Children Check, (or willingness to obtain)
We are committed to the safety of our clients. If you do not currently hold the required checks, we will guide you through the process prior to commencement.
Remuneration Package and Benefits
Total remuneration package includes base salary, annual leave loading and statutory superannuation contribution. Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay by approximately $5,000. Further salary-packaging benefits available include meal and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
Apply Now and make a difference!
When you work with Novita, you change lives, click ‘Apply Now’. If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying, contact Michelle Eichinger on 8243 8214 or Michelle.Eichinger@novita.org.au
As this position is vacant, we are looking to undertake interviews as applications are submitted. So, don’t delay if you are wanting to join our team!
Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply. All potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks which will include a criminal history check prior to confirmation of employment.