Truck Driver

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland; Mackay Regional; Sur place; AUD 34 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging up to $15,900 a year

Meals and entertainment allowance $2,:

Employee Assistance Program

Medibank health insurance discounts

Inclusive team culture

Résumé du poste

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland, including Vinnies Housing and our Vinnies Retail Stores, invites applications for a permanent Truck Driver role based in Mackay. You will collect and deliver donated goods and assist the warehouse team with stock processing and order preparation.

The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, with competitive hourly rates and salary packaging benefits for not-for-profit employees.

Qualifications

• Current MR Driver Licence (Mandatory).
• Current Forklift Licence (Mandatory).
• Previous truck driving, delivery driving or logistics experience.
• Experience in warehousing, distribution, furniture removals or stock handling (desirable).
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to undertake manual handling and physically active work.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team.
• A commitment to who we are and what we do (values).

Responsabilités

• Safely operate an MR truck to collect and deliver donated goods.
• Load and unload stock, including furniture and bulky items.
• Pick, prepare and organise orders for Vinnies retail stores.
• Assist with receiving, sorting and processing donated goods.
• Support stock control and inventory management activities.
• Work closely with the Logistics Manager Distribution Centre Supervisor and warehouse team.
• Assist with general warehouse duties and housekeeping.
• Dispose of unsuitable donations and waste per procedures.
• Follow all workplace health and safety requirements.

Connaissances

MR Driver Licence

Forklift Licence

Delivery/Logistics

Warehousing

Safety conscious

Description du poste

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.

The Role

At Vinnies Queensland, our Truck Drivers play an important role in supporting our retail stores and local communities. You will have high energy, be a hands‑on individual and provide excellent customer service.

You’ll be responsible for collecting and delivering donated goods. When you’re not on the road, you’ll work alongside our warehouse team to ensure stock is processed and distributed efficiently.

We offer a great work-life balance with a set Monday to Friday roster from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

This is a Permanent, Full‑Time (38 hours per week) position based in Mackay.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate an MR truck to collect and deliver donated goods
• Load and unload stock, including furniture and bulky items
• Pick, prepare and organise orders for Vinnies retail stores
• Assist with receiving, sorting and processing donated goods
• Support stock control and inventory management activities
• Work closely with the Logistics Manager Distribution Centre Supervisor and warehouse team
• Assist with general warehouse duties and housekeeping
• Dispose of unsuitable donations and waste in accordance with procedures
• Follow all workplace health and safety requirements

About You

You are a reliable and team-oriented individual who enjoys variety in your day. You're equally comfortable behind the wheel and working in a busy warehouse environment.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Current MR Driver Licence (Mandatory)
• Current Forklift Licence (Mandatory)
• Previous truck driving, delivery driving or logistics experience
• Experience in warehousing, distribution, furniture removals or stock handling (desirable)
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to undertake manual handling and physically active work
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team
• A commitment to who we are, what we do and why we do it (our values)

Safeguarding

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,neglectand exploitation.

All employees,membersand 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 Islanderpeople arestrongly encouraged. To be eligible for this position you must havean appropriate visato work in Australia/New Zealand.