Vinnies Van Assistant

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ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY NSW

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About Us:

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

• Rare Opportunity to Make a Difference in a Purpose-Led Organisation
• We are seeking applicants from the Wollongong or Campbelltown area
• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging Tax Free Benefits

As the Vinnies Van Assistant your main role will be to ensure the smooth running and efficient operation of Vinnies Van Services in Wollongong.

• Maintain accurate records of stock, equipment and assets at each Van site and provide information to the Vinnies Van Team Coordinator 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 Vinnies Van Team Coordinator.
• Drive the service's vehicles to meal services, community events, and to pick up and drop off donations as required.
• Be available for on-call support for volunteers running the services.
• Work cooperatively with and take direction from Vinnies Van Team Coordinator.
• Work with other staff in a manner that encourages teamwork and a commitment to an overall positive organisational culture.
• Participate in training and professional development as required.
• Adhere to all Society WHS policies and procedures and meet WHS legal obligations, including ensuring compliance from volunteers.
• Contribute to a safe working environment for members, staff and volunteers by adhering to the Society's workplace health and safety practices.
• Contribute to the implementation of effective risk management procedures to ensure compliance with legal, employment and governance requirements.

• 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 12-seater van and a small truck.

If this sounds like you, don't wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

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.