Warehouse Assistant

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: $30.16per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging

The Role

Join the Vinnies Queensland team as a Warehouse Assistant in Nambour and play an important role in supporting our Warehouse, Retail and Logistics operations.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You'll be responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing and distributing stock, operating warehouse equipment, and helping ensure our warehouse runs safely and efficiently. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll contribute to delivering services that make a positive difference in communities across Queensland.

This is a Permanent, Full- time position (38 hours per week) based in our Nambour warehouse.

About You

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, including receipting, inventory management, picking, packing and dispatch
• Driver’s License & Forklift License Required (or able to obtain)
• Ability to work within timeframes and priorities own workload to ensure timely and accurate delivery of services
• 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 organizational objectives are achieved
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland and an ability to work in accordance with policies and procedures to promote the values and mission of the Society
• Understanding of risk management principles including current WHS legislation and regulations

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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