Life at Vinnies

At Vinnies, we are what we do. We believe in making a difference. We are one of Queensland’s most-loved charitable organisations and are committed to leading with our values and mission at heart. We work together to build a legacy that we can be proud of, supporting those in need within our communities. Our companions are why our journey started, striving to shape a more just and compassionate society. Our employees, members and volunteers are the reason our journey continues, and why we will succeed.

 What we can offer you

• Work with a purpose – not your average organisation and not your average role!
• Competitive hourly rate and excellent employment benefits under our Employee Agreement
• Salary packaging arrangements – helping you save on tax
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program – our employees are our most valuable asset
• A welcoming and inclusive environment where you’ll always feel part of a team

The Role

As Warehouse Supervisor, you will play a hands-on role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our warehouse and distribution centre. You’ll ensure stock is received, stored, and dispatched efficiently, supporting our retail stores to remain well-stocked and operating smoothly.

Working within established procedures and with limited supervision, you will coordinate daily warehouse activities, maintain accurate inventory records, and help ensure a strong focus on safety, organisation, and consistency across all tasks.

You will also supervise and support a team of staff and volunteers, helping to create a positive, reliable, and well-run warehouse environment where everyone understands their responsibilities and works together effectively.

You’ll be successful in this role if you enjoy being on the floor, solving problems in real time, and taking ownership of end-to-end warehouse operations that directly support retail performance!

This is a Permanent, Full-Time Position (38hours per week) role based in Rockhampton.

To be successful in the role, you will meet the following criteria:

• Current truck licence and forklift licence (Mandatory)
• Relevant qualifications or certification in Warehousing and Distribution or equivalent
• Previous experience in a similar role, overseeing distribution operations
• Thorough understanding of distribution, warehouse and logistics operations including inventory management, distribution and supply chain management, WH&S and people management
• Ability to coordinate others to meet deadlines and prioritise own workload through delegation and problem-solving where required to ensure timely and accurate delivery of services
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency with advanced aptitude in Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to lead and manage others including well-developed interpersonal, communication and organisation skills
• Commitment to promoting and creating a safe workplace, ensuring all policies, procedures and legislative requirements are adhered to
• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland and ability to work in accordance with policies and procedures to promote the values and mission of the Society

Ready to apply?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

You can submit your application via the Apply Now link.

Having the right people in our team is important to us. Before joining our team, we’ll undertake pre-employment checks including references, a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment and proof of qualifications/licences.

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is strongly encouraged. To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand.