About the role:

Are you interested in kick-starting a career in warehousing and logistics?

Penrith City Council is looking to employ committed, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals to undertake a 12-month traineeship in Warehouse Operations. Your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong work ethic will help you succeed in securing one of these exciting opportunities.

As a Warehouse Trainee, you will complete a Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a supportive and safety-focused environment. The traineeship will commence in early 2026.

Warehouse Trainees will assist in a variety of tasks to ensure the efficient and safe operation of Council’s warehouse and inventory systems. Duties may include:

• Receiving and dispatching goods
• Stock control and inventory management
• Manual handling and use of warehouse equipment
• Maintaining a clean and organised work environment
• Supporting internal departments with supply needs

Selection Criteria:

• Ability to commit to the completion of required study (including attending TAFE and submission of coursework) and work at the same time
• Willingness to take on tasks as directed by supervisors
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality
• Good communication and basic numeracy skills
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office and inventory systems)
• Not hold a Certificate II or higher in the field of Warehousing, Logistics, or Supply Chain Operations

Salary commencing from $827.40 per week, plus 12% Superannuation.

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

For further information about the position, please contact Adrian King,Stores Lead on 0421 343 100.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information, please see our website.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.