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Administration Officer - Stores
Lotus Glen Correctional Centre; Custodial Operations; Mareeba
In this role you will assist with stores operations for the correctional centre and undertake related administration tasks. This position has a level of prisoner contact through the provision of guidance and direction whilst prisoners are working in the Stores unit.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/700622/26 |
| Closing date | 24-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2027 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Andrew Bowell |
| Contact details | Ph: (07) 4092 9297 Access the National Relay Service |
In this role you will assist with stores operations for the correctional centre and undertake related administration tasks. This position has a level of prisoner contact through the provision of guidance and direction whilst prisoners are working in the Stores unit.
The primary accountabilities of the Administration Officer Stores include:
• Process and monitor the acquittal and receipt of stores.
• Reconcile deliveries received by the centre and investigate anomalies.
• Maintain an efficient recording system of inward and outward consignments.
• Contribute to quality control, hygiene and security of stores and storage facilities.
• Process internal requisitions for stock items.
• Maintain the centre's computerised stock control inventory, records and system.
• Stocktake and warehouse processes.
• Assist with the unloading of trucks.
• Assist in the ordering and issue of corporate wardrobe.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders for receipt of goods and services.
• Operate and maintain the centre's prisoner canteen.
• Perform sales to prisoner services as required.
• Process prisoner orders (buy-ups) received weekly and ensure they are filled and distributed to prisoner units across the centre.
• Oversee prisoners working within the stores facility (canteen) to ensure work is being performed in accordance with standard procedures and processes.
• Assist the prisoners packing orders for distribution and monitor appropriate stock and record keeping systems.
• Perform general administrative duties (telephone, customer service, archiving, word processing).
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of efficient and effective work systems.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all documentation handled and maintain a secure filing system.
The role description provides the minimum requirements for the role. The incumbent may be required to undertake other duties as required outside of these primary accountabilities.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/700622/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026
Further information
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