Storeperson

• Faculty of Science

• Full-time, continuing position.

• Base salary will be in the range $70,318.51 - $77,400.08 + 17% super (HEW Level 3).

• Based at our St Lucia location .

About This Opportunity  

As a Storeperson, you will play a practical and purposeful role in supporting the smooth movement of goods, materials and services across a fully site-based store environment. Working as part of a small, collaborative team, you will help keep daily operations running safely, accurately and efficiently, contributing to the responsive service culture that supports UQ’s broader community to create change together.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Receiving, storing, handling and delivering chemicals, laboratory consumables and other goods in line with operational requirements and safe work practices.

• Processing client orders, goods receipts and store records accurately using relevant computer systems.

• Prioritising daily tasks to ensure goods and materials are prepared, moved and delivered in an efficient and timely manner.

• Providing professional, helpful and reliable service to clients, colleagues and stakeholders across the store environment.

 About You   

• Completion of a trade certificate, Certificate III, or equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant work experience.

• Relevant stores, warehouse or goods handling experience.

• An unrestricted driver's licence and Queensland LF Forklift licence.

• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Excel, or the capacity to quickly learn Excel, to accurately process orders and goods receipts.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• The ability to work safely, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

• A collaborative approach and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

We recognise that candidates bring diverse experiences and career pathways. If you have any of the following, we encourage you to highlight them in your application:

• Current First Aid certification.

• Experience operating an EWP (under 11m).

• Experience handling dangerous goods and chemicals.

About UQ 

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 rewards are available.  

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. 

Interested? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Audrey Ndukwe [email protected] . For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.  

Other Information  

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, an unrestricted driver's licence and Queensland LF Forklift licence A and criminal history checks. 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 to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623. 

Applications close 5 October 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67583).  Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 12 October.