Store Person

About the role

BAE Systems Australia is seeking a Store Person to join its Williamtown, New South Wales team. In this role, you will help keep warehouse and stores operations running accurately and in line with receipt, dispatch, inventory, and storage requirements. You will also be part of a collaborative, supportive team environment.

What you will do

• Take in incoming goods and materials, inspect them, and place them into storage correctly
• Check quantities and item details against delivery paperwork
• Verify delivered goods against the matching purchase order references
• Make sure items are handled, labelled, and tracked properly for traceability
• Assist with despatch tasks, including packing and preparing documents
• Keep the warehouse tidy, safe, and well organised
• Carry out stocktakes and cycle counts
• Update and maintain accurate inventory data in the ERP system
• Support customer deliveries

What you need

• A current forklift licence is required
• A current motor vehicle driver’s licence is required
• Proven experience in warehousing and in receiving and dispatching freight
• Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems is highly desirable
• Good organisational ability and comfort working in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment
• Capacity to obtain and keep a Defence Security Clearance and meet ITAR requirements

Team and business context

This position sits within the Hawk Lead-In Fighter team. The program supports a state-of-the-art fast jet training capability for the Royal Australian Air Force, and is viewed as a model for through-life support contracting.

The Hawk aircraft has a long operating history, with more than 1,000 aircraft used in 18 countries and over 20,000 pilots trained for fast-jet operations.

Why join BAE Systems

BAE Systems offers purpose-driven work, ongoing learning, and opportunities to grow with confidence. The organisation aims to recognise contribution, support financial and personal wellbeing, and encourage a balanced lifestyle. It also promotes sustainable ways of working and a shared sense of purpose.

Inclusion and support

The company is committed to an inclusive workplace where people feel valued and supported. It recognises the importance of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience.

Support is also offered to the veteran community through VetNet Australia, Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs. Applications are welcomed from all candidates, with encouragement extended to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The employer is recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and as a Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As part of the Circle Back Initiative, every applicant will receive a response.

If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment, you may contact the recruitment team to discuss support options.

Security requirements

Because this role requires a defence security clearance, applicants must be Australian citizens and either already hold clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain it. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) also apply, so nationality may affect suitability for the position.