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.

Since we opened our doors in 1982, we have been providing a range of innovative, relationship-based service responses which enable people to overcome disadvantages and realise their full potential.

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

You will make a real difference to the community, providing support to our op shops around Metropolitan Melbourne. Working with the Vehicle Fleet Coordinator, a team of drivers and storemen, 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 Coordinators 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

• Working for one of Melbourne's most highly regarded not-for-profits with excellent career opportunities

• 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 click 'Apply Now' to submit your application by the closing date.

For more information about the role, contact Adrienne Fahey, Hub Manager Northcote, 0455 525 320.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

A position description is attached.