Purpose of the Sewing Basket Warehouse Assistant - Kincumber

At the Sewing Basket, we sell donated fabrics, patterns, patchwork, embroidery materials, knitting, crochet yarn, haberdashery and more, while providing employment for people with disability. Our colourful shops give donated fabrics and other products a second life, stopping them from going to landfill. The Warehouse Assistant will assist the day-to-day operations of The Sewing Basket warehouse and retail outlet at Kincumber under the remit outlined by the Warehouse Supervisor. This includes, receiving donations; coordination, categorisation and sorting donated stock, working alongside volunteers and employees we support. We offer a permanent part-time role with flexible days.

Why Join Team Achieve?

Achieve Australia takes deliberate steps to hire people from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. We believe this diversity of people makes Achieve a great place to work and better able to deliver quality services to the people we support. We are passionate about inclusion for everyone – our staff and the people we support. We encourage people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities and those who identify with a disability to apply for our roles. Your unique skills and ideas are highly valued by us. Achieve is committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

At Achieve Australia, we put the people we support at the centre of everything we do. As a ‘for purpose’ organisation, we're more than just a workplace. We are a community passionate about bringing inclusion to life for people with disability.

What reasonable adjustments can we make to our recruitment process to welcome you?

We want to meet the best candidates for our jobs. Please email [email protected] using the subject line: Warehouse Assistant - Kincumber enquiry via EthicalJobs or call us on 02 9066-5550 to discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make so you can take part in our recruitment process and/or visit one of our sites.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide support to a team of employees and volunteers to effectively operate a donated goods process including categorising, sorting and despatch of product
• Assist in providing customers with the necessary support to ensure that their shopping experience is a happy and satisfying one, and that the focus of employees and volunteers is directed towards achieving good outcomes for customers.
• Establish positive relationships with volunteers and staff to ensure that all can work effectively in their role both in the warehouse and retail store.
• Contribute to the day-to-day operations of The Sewing Basket warehouse to ensure a safe environment for customers, volunteers and employees, in compliance with the organisation’s policies, processes and procedures and meet all regulatory and legislative requirements as advised by staff within Achieve Australia.
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor in the allocation of tasks to volunteers and employees. Tasks can involve, categorising, sorting and pricing stock, despatch sorted stock to the network of retail shops, replenishment of product displays in the shop and providing customers with service, advice and support.
• Assist in the receipt of donated stock. A large proportion of donated stock that is received in Sydney will be transferred to the Kincumber warehouse for processing.
• Communicate with other store supervisors to ensure that requirements are met across all sales channels in line with management directives.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Knowledge of and ability to operate warehousing and stock sorting capability.
• Knowledge and understanding of the critical importance of providing high standard customer service.
• Knowledge and understanding of sewing, quilting and related craft activities will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to work with other team members and help in coordination of tasks.
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current NDIS Worker Check
• Current First Aid certificate

Achieve Australia has been supporting people with disability for 70 years. Be part of our proud tradition.

Achieve is a registered NDIS provider delivering integrated clinical, health, social, and disability services. Join us in providing exceptional support services in accommodation, community participation supported employment, and support coordination. We operate across Greater Sydney and the Northern Rivers regions in NSW.

What Sets Us Apart

Our Commitment

At Achieve, it's more than a job. Our dedicated staff make a positive difference to the people we support each day and in turn, we support our staff. We value our team in an environment where everyone can proudly be themselves. We embrace diversity, recognising the richness that different life experiences, languages, and cultures bring to our clients and to Achieve as an organisation.

Great employee benefits

• Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
• Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
• Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
• Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Support for a healthy lifestyle, including fitness memberships and wellness programs.
• Regular training and support to succeed in your role.
• A strong record of promoting from within.

Do you need more information?

Role description – If you would like a copy of the role description, please email our team on [email protected] using the subject line: Warehouse Assistant - Kincumber enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Achieve: click here to visit the Achieve Australia website to learn more about us.

Do you have any questions about this role or need any support applying for the role? email [email protected]  or call 02 9066-5550 and we will be in contact with you.

Achieve Australia is committed to safer recruitment practices, which safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support, and staff are expected to share this commitment. To achieve this, your application may be subject to pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, NDIS Worker Check, Working with Children check, right to work in Australia check. Please note criminal history does not immediately affect employment opportunities.

How to apply:

To register your interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.