BENEFITS

• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements including a hybrid work arrangement.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

We’re seeking enthusiastic Warehouse Assistants to join our team based in Geelong (Breakwater). If you have relevant experience and enjoy hands-on work, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Enjoy engaging with customers, sorting drink containers, and operating our specialist machinery in a positive and safe environment.

Shifts are available Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the opportunity to cover Saturday shifts as needed. Be part of a rewarding mission to make a difference through recycling while working with a great team!

THE ROLE

The Container Collection Warehouse Assistant is responsible for supporting the operations of an automated container collection site in a professional and efficient manner, and for ensuring a high quality, safe and efficient service for customers.

• Support site operations across the site including collections, sorting and storage, managing machinery and customer service
• Provide the highest level of service to all customers and donors
• Support a high-level safety culture by ensuring all tasks and activities are undertaken in a compliant and safe manner
• Safely operate machinery to assist in the smooth operation and collection and sorting of containers

Salary will be $27.02 per hour plus 25% casual loading, penalties for any weekend shifts plus superannuation

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Demonstrated experience in logistics, recycling, customer service, retail or similar
• Experience working with machinery or ability to learn quickly
• High level of customer service skills and a passion for working with people
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise and work with volunteers, staff and customers from diverse backgrounds
• Self-motivated and flexible, with a positive attitude 
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, and perform manual handling tasks within a warehouse environment

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Brian Anderson via [email protected] using the subject line: Container Collection Warehouse Assistant - Breakwater enquiry via EthicalJobs, for a confidential discussion.

To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here. 

We are an EEO employer and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.