Stores Officer (Receiving & Distribution)

Role summary

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The Stores Officer manages the receipt, inspection, storage and distribution of supplies across Novotel Surfers Paradise. Responsibilities typically include checking deliveries against purchase orders, recording stock movements, maintaining accurate inventory, rotating perishable goods, keeping storage areas clean and organised, and distributing items to departments when required. Candidates should have experience in hotel stores, receiving, warehousing or a similar role, with good attention to detail and basic computer skills. Food-safety awareness, safe manual-handling practices and knowledge of inventory procedures are advantageous. The role requires reliability, physical fitness, strong organisation, clear communication and the ability to work independently while supporting kitchen, food-and-beverage and hotel operations.

About the employer

Novotel Surfers Paradise is a centrally located hotel in Queensland’s Gold Coast, close to Surfers Paradise Beach, shopping, dining and entertainment attractions. It is part of Novotel, Accor’s internationally recognised midscale hotel brand, which operates properties in many countries and focuses on comfortable accommodation, practical services and welcoming guest experiences. The hotel serves leisure travellers, families, groups and business guests, with accommodation, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities and operational support departments. As part of Accor, employees may benefit from structured training, internal career opportunities, employee travel rates and a multicultural working environment. Hotel team members are expected to deliver reliable service, maintain professional standards and work collaboratively across departments. A Stores Officer supports the property behind the scenes by helping ensure departments receive the products and supplies required for smooth daily operations.

Working in Australia

Australia offers opportunities in hospitality, tourism, retail, healthcare, construction, agriculture and skilled professional services. The Gold Coast has a strong tourism economy, with hotels, restaurants, theme parks and events creating seasonal and permanent work. Australian workplace culture is generally practical, direct and team-oriented, with emphasis on punctuality, safety and fair employment conditions. Surfers Paradise provides a relaxed coastal lifestyle, beaches, outdoor activities and an international community, although rent and transport costs can be high. Visa options depend on nationality, age, qualifications and sponsorship. Common pathways include Working Holiday visas, employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas and student visas with work rights. Applicants should confirm current rules through the Australian Department of Home Affairs before travelling. Relocating usually requires a valid visa, tax file number, Australian bank account, suitable accommodation and health insurance. Public transport is available, though a car can be useful outside central areas.