Careers
Life at Defries Industries
We are an Australian owned family company with a reputation as a progressive and innovative organisation, comprising of a talented team. Our commitment is to provide medical products and solutions that improve patient care. We seek those with drive, intellect, passion and the ability to work successfully as part of our team.
RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATION
About the Role
As a supplier of essential products to hospitals and healthcare facilities across Australia, Defries Industries plays an important role in supporting the healthcare sector.
Based at our Head Office in Dandenong South and reporting to the Customer Service Manager, this role will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers while providing valuable administrative assistance across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Answer and direct incoming calls via our VoIP phone system
- Welcome and assist visitors to our Head Office
- Provide administrative support to the Customer Service team
- Sort and distribute incoming mail and coordinate outgoing mail
- Order and maintain office and kitchen supplies
- Perform general office administration, including filing and record management
- Coordinate catering and business lunches
- Assist with other administrative duties as required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in reception, administration, or a similar office-based role
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive approach and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- A positive, professional, and enthusiastic attitude
Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience using MYOB
- Experience within a medical device, healthcare, or manufacturing environment
What's on Offer
- Full-time position, Monday to Friday
- Monthly RDO
- On-site parking
- Dandenong South location
- Small, friendly, and supportive team
- Immediate start available
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced office environment and take pride in delivering excellent customer service and administrative support, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, submit your cover letter and resume via the Seek ‘Quick Apply' function.
To apply for this role via SEEK, click HERE.
STOREPERSON
About the Role
Join the growing team at Defries Industries as a full-time Storeperson based in Dandenong South.
As a key member of our warehouse team, you will be responsible for the efficient receipt, storage, handling, and distribution of raw materials to support our manufacturing operations. This hands-on role plays an important part in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting sterilisation shipments, and ensuring warehouse activities are completed safely and efficiently.
This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 6:00am.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, and store incoming raw materials in a timely manner
- Pick and allocate materials accurately against production work orders
- Ensure materials are available to meet manufacturing requirements
- Process stock returns accurately and efficiently
- Maintain inventory accuracy and minimise material handling errors
- Support sterilisation shipments and other warehouse operations
- Unload shipping containers
- Load and unload vehicles, ensuring goods are handled safely and remain undamaged
- Operate forklift and other materials handling equipment in accordance with company procedures
- Comply with all workplace health and safety, transport, and environmental requirements
- Assist with general warehouse duties as required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A current Australian Driver's Licence
- A current Forklift Licence
- Previous experience in a warehouse or storeperson role
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Good communication and customer service skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A strong work ethic and reliable attendance record
- The physical capability to perform manual handling tasks
- Knowledge of warehousing, storage, and distribution practices
Desirable
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment
- Experience using inventory or warehouse management systems
What We Offer
At Defries Industries, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
We offer:
- Competitive remuneration
- Stable full-time employment
- Generous leave entitlements
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A collaborative team environment
- A commitment to employee wellbeing and work-life balance
If you're a motivated and reliable warehouse professional looking to join a growing Australian company that supports the healthcare sector, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this role via SEEK, click HERE.