• Support the Society's good works
• Part-time 20 hours per week
• NSW Driver Licence Class C; capability to drive a 12-seater van and a small truck
• Generous salary packaging benefits where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free

Your new role:

The Vinnies Van Services Assistant will support the smooth operation of Vinnies Van Services providing outreach services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Wollongong region. You will work collaboratively with the Team Leader and other team members to ensure day to day activities are carried out in a time-efficient manner. Your ability to work with a diverse range of people and commitment to social justice are important to this role.

Your responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records of stock, equipment and assets at each Van site and provide information to the Vinnies Van Team Leader regarding the purchase of supplies.
• Receive, unpack and sort deliveries and donations.
• Assist in maintaining all Van services facilities including the storerooms, kitchen, storage cupboards and equipment are maintained hygienically and in accordance with WHS requirements.
• Assist in maintaining the Van services vehicles in accordance with safety and the service's requirements.
• Report risks or potential hazards to the Metro Van Services Coordinator.
• Drive the service's vehicles to meal services, community events; pick up and drop off donations as required
• Ensure service vehicles are maintained in accordance with safety and service requirements.
• Be available for on-call support for volunteers running the services.

You will need:

• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills and the capacity to be self-motivating.
• Commitment to maintain a high standard of WHS practices in the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of people in an inclusive manner.
• High level of commitment to social justice and client service.
• NSW driver licence (Class C) (unrestricted) and the confidence and capability to drive a 7-seater van and a small truck.

If you have questions about this role, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Vinnies Van Services Assistant - Wollongong enquiry via EthicalJobs, quoting: VIN3225.

If this sounds like you, don't wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them. Submit your application with a resume, or for more about the role, see Position Description.

Our Recruitment process

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages.If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the  Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.

St Vincent de Paul (NSW) has a COVID- 19 vaccination policy that has identified this role as requiring a full COVID-19 vaccination. Medical exemptions with the NSW government contraindication form will be considered, subject to a satisfactory risk assessment.