Trainee/Junior Procurement/Logistics Officer

Trainee/Junior Procurement/Logistics Officer

About this role

Nautilus Aviation through constant expansion is looking to expand its capabilities. Nautilus Aviation is seeking a motivated and hands-on Junior Storeman/ Procurement Officer to join our dynamic Cairns-based team. This position supports day-to-day stores and procurement operations. You'll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and freight partners to ensure smooth and compliant logistics—keeping our aviation operations moving safely and efficiently. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with warehouse or procurement experience looking to grow their career in the aviation industry. This would be a full-time position available based at our Cairns facility. There is a variety of roster types available for negotiation

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving, inspecting, and storing goods

• Picking, packing, and dispatching customer orders

• Assisting in purchasing, raising POs, processing invoices, and budget tracking

• Maintaining accurate stock control and inventory records

• Operating forklifts (if licensed) for movement and storage of goods

• Supporting engineering with parts and materials

• Handling local and international freight bookings and deliveries

• Performing stock takes and general housekeeping

• Ensuring safety, compliance, and secure stores operations

 What We’re Looking For:

• Driver’s Licence (essential)

• Forklift Licence (preferred but not essential)

• Previous warehouse or stores experience (aviation industry a bonus)

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Physical fitness for manual handling tasks

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn

• Ability to work autonomously

 Highly Regarded Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Warehousing Operations or Logistics

• Dangerous Goods Shippers Certificate

• Exposure to procurement and logistics systems

Benefits:

• Staff discounts across the Morris Group range of products

• Wonderful tropical lifestyle is sunny Far North Queensland

• Work for a trusted brand in Australian aviation

• Join a supportive, safety-first team environment

• Build your career with diverse and hands-on responsibilities

• Work in the heart of tropical North Queensland

 Should you feel that you have the attributes for this role but not the right experience, please apply as training will be provided to the successful applicant.

Only Short listed applicants will be contacted.

The Company: 

Nautilus aviation is a part of the Morris Group. Morris Group is an independent, family-run business operating a collection of iconic Australian experiences. With businesses in tourism, hospitality, aviation, and technology, we’re on a mission to make a positive impact doing work we love.

Nautilus Aviation is a proven helicopter specialist with over 25 years flying experience and has grown to become one of Australia’s premier helicopter operators. Today our network of bases spans Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville, Darwin, Jabiru, Gove and Torres Strait (Horn Island).