Full-time, continuing position
Base salary will be in the range $70,319 - $77,400 + 17% super (HEW Level 3)
Based at our St Lucia Campus location
The University of Queensland’s Property & Facilities Division is seeking a practical, customer-focused Logistics and Stores Assistant to support the smooth movement ofequipment,resources and services across our St Lucia Campus and broader UQ community. Working within a small, collaborative Warehouse and Mailroom team, you will help keep campus life moving by supporting relocations, deliveries, waste services, stores activities and major University events, contributing to a purposeful environment where operational excellence helps UQ create change together.
Key responsibilities will include:
Coordinate and complete furniture, equipment and small office relocations across University campuses.
Support the safe movement, collection and disposal of waste, bulk e-waste, furniture and other materials.
Communicate with customers to schedule work requests, maintain records and support booking, inventory and warehouse systems.
Pick, pack, dispatch and deliver stores orders, internal and external mail, library materials and goods between UQ campuses.
Completion of Year 12, or a Certificate II with at least two years of subsequent relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education or training.
Experience in furniture removals, manual handling or moving bulky items in a safe and practical way.
Sound interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team and deliver reliable customer service to a diverse range of building occupants and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally with University staff, customers and colleagues.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision while maintaining attention to safety, service standards and operational priorities.
A current Queensland Open Driver Licence, with confidence driving a small truck that can be operated on a car licence.
A forklift licence is desirable.
Experience using Microsoft Office, warehouse, inventory or transport management systems, or the ability to learn new systems, would be advantageous.
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewardsare available.
UQ’s practical focus on shaping better everyday environments is reflected in recent St Lucia research exploring how apartment dwellers could grow produce in their own flats, showing how UQ ideas can help create more liveable spaces. Read more about UQ architecture research
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
For more information about this opportunity, please contactEmma Wright,Operations and Logistics Supervisorat emma.wright1@uq.edu.au
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number below in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resumeand cover lettersummarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations, current driver licence verification, forklift licence verification where applicable, and a pre-employment fitness assessment. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative tothisopportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.auor calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications closeSunday 2August2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67465).
