Driver
Job No:
SHM1004
Location:
Northcote
Your future workplace
Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness and disadvantage. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.
We currently operate 14 op shops throughout Melbourne, raising funds for people experiencing homelessness by recycling goods that enable sustainable fashion and promote an ethical shopping experience. Our op shops program is expanding and we now have exciting opportunities for Drivers to join the team!
Your new role
If you have previous experience working as a Courier or Removalist, this is the perfect role for you!
We currently have a part time position available:
- Based at our Recycling Hub in Northcote with somedays finding you moving around to some of our other op shops
- Working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm
Click here to download a copy of the position description.
You will make a real difference to the community, providing support to our op shops around Metropolitan Melbourne. Working with the Vehicle Fleet Manager, a team of drivers and store assistants, you will ensure that donated goods are collected from donors and transported to various stores.
You will also assist in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the vehicle fleet and contribute to customer satisfaction by providing extraordinary customer service.
Your day-to-day
Some of your day-to-day duties include (but are not limited to):
- Driving safely and adhering to the road rules at all times
- Collecting donations from households and businesses
- Delivering sold items to customers
- Transporting all donations and deliveries safely and securely, using blankets and ties to protect the goods
- Supporting stores to manage excess and unwanted donations by transporting items between stores or into storage
- Assisting the Store Managers in the stores as required or whenever possible
- Ensuring vehicles' cleanliness, safety and servicing are maintained
We're looking for someone who
- Has previous experience in a removalist or warehousing role
- Has excellent customer service skills
- Enjoys working collaboratively with others
- Can work independently and meet scheduled deadlines efficiently and safely
You can look forward to
- Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
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Working for one of Melbourne's most highly regarded not-for-profits with excellent career opportunities
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Helping some of the most disadvantaged and most vulnerable people in our community
Our people tell us that our values and behaviours are one of the biggest benefits of working with Sacred Heart Mission. They are:
- Welcome: we welcome and actively engage people to build relationships based on respect and trust.
- Community: we enable people to feel supported by and connected to the broader community.
- Challenge: we challenge the unjust social and economic structures that cause disadvantage, social exclusion and homelessness.
- Accountability: we measure the impact of our work so that we can develop the evidence to address deep, persistent disadvantage and social exclusion.
- Innovation: we ensure that our services remain contemporary, creative, responsive and effective.
Come and Work with us
To join our team, simply scroll down and enter your details below.
For more information about the role, contact Adrienne Fahey, Hub Manager Northcote, 0455 525 320
Closing date for applications: 6 May 2024 at 5pm, however shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier if we find a suitable candidate.