Warehouse Team Leader Warehousing TFLE - Temp Opportunity up to 23 Months

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

lead the warehouse team to effectively deliver plans, schedules, and operational management for all Tangara Fleet Life Extension (TFLE) warehouse activities. This includes managing inventory, ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing facilities, and engaging stakeholders to deliver safe, timely, and cost-effective warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Team Leadership & Operational Management:

Supervise and develop the warehouse team to ensure high performance, safety, and compliance. Oversee daily operations, including receipting, stock control, kitting, returns, disposals, and emergency inventory needs.

•  Inventory Management & Reporting:

Lead all inventory activities including stocktaking, discrepancy investigations, and accurate reporting to internal and external regulators. Ensure inventory integrity through effective controls and prompt corrective actions.

•  Facilities, Equipment & Compliance:

Manage maintenance of warehouse facilities, equipment, and calibration activities in line with compliance standards. Fulfil safety responsibilities under Sydney Trains’ Safety Management System.

•  Stakeholder & Issue Management:

Build strong relationships with TFLE stakeholders through effective communication, negotiation, and resolution of operational issues.

•  Strategy, Policy & Continuous Improvement:

Monitor and report on operational plans and procedures. Contribute to the development of strategies and tools to drive warehouse efficiency, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is based at Auburn.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You bring proven experience in warehouse, supply chain, and distribution management, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent industry experience.

A confident and capable leader, you excel at supervising and developing teams to meet performance, safety, and compliance standards, while fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture. You’re highly organised, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and coordinate warehouse operations - including inventory control, stock movements, and scheduling to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

Your sound knowledge of warehouse systems, equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes, and applicable safety protocols is backed by familiarity with inventory software and regulatory frameworks.

Known for your problem-solving ability, you identify operational challenges quickly and implement effective solutions to minimise disruption and risk. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills allow you to engage confidently with team members, stakeholders, and management, delivering clear direction and managing expectations professionally.

You hold a valid Australian Class C driver’s licence and a current forklift licence, further supporting your hands-on operational capability.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday, 10 August 2025

For more information about this role, please contact SHARON.CHARLES@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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