Supply Chain Traineeship (Disability)

The Traineeship

If you are seeking a rewarding opportunity to upskill, have an interest in warehousing operations & supporting people with a disability, then please read on!

Based in the heart of Rockhampton, this 24-month traineeship will provide hands on experience with a large non-for-profit organisation whilst you earn you a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations.

The Host

The successful trainee will be placed with our host business, The Endeavour Foundation. An organisation where people are working together, making possibilities a reality for people with a disability.

With over 5,000 staff operating over 300 sites in the heart of local communities across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, the Endeavour Foundation offers choice, opportunities and personalised support in the key areas of home, work, learning and community participation.

This position will be placed with the Business Solutions Team offering various services including document destruction / paper shredding, timber products to mining safety equipment, food and general packaging.  This rewarding opportunity will also see you supporting people with a disability working in the warehouse and making a difference in their day assisting them with developing skills in their community.

As part of your trainee role, some of the tasks you will be doing include :

• Maintain quality control standards for all designated areas of production
• Ensure all goods are handled in a manner which maintains quality, minimises possible damage, adheres to and promotes safe work practices
• Ensure goods are collected and delivered in line with business and / or customer requirements
• Comply with workplace health and safety policies and procedures to ensure safety in the workplace is upheld
• Support day to day vocational support to supported employees
• Forklift ticket and MR Vehicle licence will be issued as part of the Supply Chain Traineeship
• On the job training! Your Registered Training Organisation will work with you in your work hours to compete you’re training so you can gain your qualification!

What will you bring to the role?

Our team will help you develop during the traineeship, but there are some minimum requirements and key traits we’re looking for :

• Good communication & customer service skills
• Able to work Monday to Friday 7 : 30am - 3 : 45pm
• High attention to detail with good time management skills
• You are reliable and eager to work and learn.
• You are safety conscious and understand the importance of following Workplace Health & Safety procedures.
• Able to gain a police check including pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing.

What can we offer you?

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!
• In addition to your tax-free benefits. You can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
• A weekly wage paid to you directly by Community Solutions
• Leave entitlements Annual Leave and Personal Leave
• Mentoring, ongoing support and regular visits from your committed Field Officer
• Ability to obtain a certification and a vast range of industry skills and experience
• An Employee Assistance Program- a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available

Who We Are?

Community Solutions is a non-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses throughout Queensland. We provide apprentices and trainees important career guidance and opportunity to earn while they learn. Dedicated Field Officers are assigned to apprentices and trainees to provide ongoing support to completing their chosen trade qualification.

So what's next...

If this is the opportunity for you, the click ‘Apply Now’ below. Please note, if you have recently completed a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations or higher, you may not qualify for this traineeship.

We can't wait to hear from you!