Central Stores Assistant (Maximum-Term Contract for 12 Months, Full-time)

About Us

Our vision is Exceptional Science, Healthier Lives.

The Translational Research Institute (TRI) is a leading Australian medical research, development and translation facility. It is home to a broad range of cutting-edge research into cancer, chronic diseases, mental health conditions, immunology, genetics and more. TRI’s priority is partnering scientific development with clinicians and the MedTech sector to ensure new discoveries progress quickly and improve patient outcomes and commercial return. To this end, TRI is at the interface of science, medicine and industry. 

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Central Stores Assistant is to assist Service Delivery & Quality in a broad range of manual and administrative tasks.

This role is offered on a Maximum-Term Contract for up to 12 Months. It is Full-time, 38 hours per week.

Key Selection Criteria

Experience

• Experience in Warehousing and Logistics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possesses the interpersonal skills, behaviours and attitude to work as part of a team and on their own.

• Ability to consistently follow instructions and to work with minimum supervision.

• Proven ability to learn and follow verbal and written instructions including standard operating procedures (SOPs) through to completing tasks.

• Ability to learn and consistently follow WHS practices and procedures.

• Able to accurately enter data in registers and forms

• Able to make good use of own time and take initiative to complete tasks

• Ability to continue to work effectively during busy times

• Possesses the interpersonal skills, communication skills and behaviours to effectively work with others.

• Able to maintain a safe and clean work environment and report any unsafe conditions, accidents or incidents to the relevant manager.

Qualifications

• Completion of year 12

• Forklift License

Our Benefits include:

• Competitive salary

• Opportunity to salary sacrifice superannuation & access to novated leasing

• Fitness Passport (Discounted gym and pool memberships for you and your family members)

• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

• An inclusive and supportive workplace culture

• A focus on staff engagement and employee well-being

• Training and development opportunities

To apply for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a current resume quoting job reference 1982. 

Applications close at 5:00 PM, Friday 4 September 2026. Applications will be reviewed when received and considered for interview prior to the ad closing.

TRI encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

To access the full position description for the Central Stores Assistant role, please go the to the TRI website - https://www.tri.edu.au/about/careers