Distribution Centre Truck Driver

Life at St Vincent de Paul Society

The St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland, including Vinnies Housing and our Vinnies Retail Stores, is committed to making a positive difference in our communities.

Through a diverse range of positions, locations and opportunities, we work towards one common cause by providing hope, support and housing solutions for Queenslanders in need.

As one of the state's largest charities, support service providers and community housing providers, we support hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders each year through issues like homelessness, poverty, family breakdown, domestic violence, financial hardship and housing insecurity.

No matter the role, each one of our team members has an important part to play in shaping a more just and compassionate society.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Make a Real Difference – Every hour you invest contributes directly to improving lives in our community.
• Be Rewarded for Your Time – Enjoy competitive hourly rates under our Enterprise Agreement, recognising the value of your skills and dedication.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Maximise your income with generous Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits: up to $15,900 annually, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Your Health Matters – Access comprehensive support through our Employee Assistance Program, plus exclusive Medibank health insurance discounts to help you thrive inside and outside of work.
• Find Your Work Family – Join a genuinely inclusive team where you’re seen, heard, and supported.

Salary: $32.47 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging

The Role

We are looking for a Distribution Centre Truck Driver to join our South East Queensland Distribution team as we continue to expand and strengthen our centralised distribution model, supporting our growing network of Vinnies stores.

As a DC Truck Driver, you will be responsible for providing a high standard of support to SEQ retail stores. Working in accordance with your daily delivery schedule, you will undertake tasks such as the collection of donations from stores, delivery of stock to retail stores, distribution centre and other programs and services as required, and disposal of waste.

A key objective of this position is to contribute to the safe and timely movement of stock to support retail store operations and the Society’s objectives to help those in need.

This role offers great work life balance with a planned roster of Monday - Friday between 7 am- 4 pm with no overnight stays or long haul driving.

We have 4 permanent full-time positions (38 hours per week) based at our Richlands Distribution Centre.

To be successful in this position, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Current Queensland Driver Licence and appropriate additional licences as required for site specific Society vehicles (MR Licence)
• Current forklift - high risk work license (Class LF)
• Previous experience as a Truck Driver or Delivery Driver
• Previous experience in furniture removal or delivery
• Excellent driving history record and ability to follow all road safety regulations
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Understanding of and a commitment to safe workplace practices, ensuring all policies, procedures and legislative requirements are adhered to
• Ability to work as a member of a team, providing support as required to ensure organisational objectives are achieved
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with volunteers or in a volunteer-supported environment.
• Previous experience working with donations.

Ready to apply? We can’t wait to hear from you.

Ready to apply? We can’t wait to hear from you.

We are committed to Safeguarding

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland, Vinnies Housing and Vinnies Retail Stores are committed to promoting and protecting the welfare, wellbeing and human rights of all people who interact with, or are affected by, our work, particularly those who may be at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

We have robust recruitment and screening processes to attract people who share our values and uphold our zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect and exploitation.

All employees, members and volunteers are expected to uphold this commitment. Roles involving direct work with children or adults at risk require a valid Blue Card, which must be verified before commencement. Successful candidates will also undergo relevant background screening which includes a police check and reference checks as part of the recruitment process. Some positions may also require a pre-employment medical check.

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged. To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand.

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