Warehouse Assistant

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Medibank health insurance discounts

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland, including Vinnies Housing and our Vinnies Retail Stores, is seeking a reliable Warehouse Assistant at Sumner Park Distribution Centre. This casual role supports warehouse operations, inventory control, and distribution, with safety as a priority and opportunities to operate material handling equipment if licensed.

You will join a friendly, purpose-driven team in a not-for-profit setting, enjoying competitive hourly rates under our Enterprise Agreement, plus

Qualifications

• Previous experience providing warehouse and logistic support services.
• Understanding of warehousing, inventory management, picking/packing and distribution.
• Driver's Licence is required (preferably manual).
• Ability to meet timelines and work within priorities to ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support warehouse operations, inventory management and distribution activities.
• Organise and pack down the warehouse; keep stock areas safe and tidy.
• Operate a tipper truck or other material handling equipment if licensed.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Logistics support

Inventory management

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

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

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Warehouse Assistant to join our Warehouse, Retail and Logistics team based at our Sumner Park Distribution Centre.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will play an important role in supporting warehouse operations, inventory management, distribution activities, and the safe handling of stock and equipment. We are looking for someone who is safety-focused, proactive, and enjoys working as part of a team.

As a Warehouse Assistant, you will assist with organising and packing down the warehouse, ensuring stock is managed efficiently and work areas are kept safe and organised. The role may also involve operating a tipper truck and other material handling equipment where appropriately licensed.

This is a Casual position based in Sumner Park, working Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm.

If you're looking for a varied, active role and enjoy working in a warehouse environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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

• Previous experience providing warehouse and logistic support services
• Understanding of warehousing and logistic operations including inventory management, picking and packaging and distribution
• Driver’s License Required (preferably manual)
• 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

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.