Storeperson

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our Tonkin business.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, and based at our Tonkin Steel Centre in Townsville, you ensure orders are picked, loaded, and ready for dispatch. You’ll be instrumental in keeping things running safely and efficiently.

What you will be doing:

• Pick and pack customer orders
• Load and unload trucks
• Cut steel and operate machinery (overhead crane, forklift, processing machines)
• Provide excellent customer service
• Ensure all tasks are carried out safely

The hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 7.00am-3.06pm. The rate on offer is $32.46/hour.

You will be rewarded with:

• Generous salary and eligible for overtime.
• A great development opportunity with supportive leadership and training provided.
• Join our small and close-knit team.

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle

What you will bring:

• A current high risk forklift licence is required.
• Have a high regard for safety and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.
• Be proactive and have excellent customer service skills.
• Overhead crane experience, and experience with steel will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build your own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

Tonkin Steel supplies a wide range of steel products across North Queensland, supporting projects of all sizes.

Known for responsive service and local expertise, Tonkin connects customers to a broader national steel supply network and reliable access to product when and where it’s needed.

Tonkin Steel is a brand of InfraBuild.

How to apply

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.