Truck Driver

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal allowance

EAP

Health insurance discounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland in Townsville is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Truck Driver to support our retail stores and local communities. The role includes collecting and delivering donated goods, working with our warehouse team to process stock, and a fixed Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm roster.

You will hold an MR Driver Licence and a Forklift Licence, with prior trucking or logistics experience. A robust safety mindset and ability to lift heavy items are required, and you’ll be part of an

Qualifications

• Current MR Driver Licence is mandatory.
• Current Forklift Licence is mandatory.
• Previous truck driving, delivery driving or logistics experience preferred.
• Experience in warehousing, distribution or stock handling is desirable.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and manual handling ability.

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 per procedures.
• Follow all workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

MR Driver Licence

Forklift Licence

Truck driving

Warehousing

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

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 Townsville.

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)

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.