Your future workplace

Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness and disadvantage. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day. Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.

Since we opened our doors in 1982, we have been providing a range of innovative, relationship-based service responses which enable people to overcome disadvantages and realise their full potential.

We currently operate 14 op shops throughout Melbourne. We recycle goods and provide sustainable fashion stores, raising funds for people experiencing homelessness and providing and promoting an ethical shopping experience. Our op shops program is expanding and growing, and we now have an exciting opportunity for Drivers to join our team and to become part of something bigger.

Your new role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Driver to join our Chapel St Op-Shop team! Days available are Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday with scope to flex up.

You will make a real difference to the community, providing support to our other op-shops around Metropolitan Melbourne. Working with the Vehicle Fleet Coordinator, a team of drivers, and alongside store assistants you will ensure that donated goods are collected from donors and transported to various stores.

You will also assist in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the vehicle fleet and contribute to customer satisfaction by providing extraordinary customer service.

Your day-to-day

• Driving safely and adhering to the road rules at all times.
• Collecting donations from households and businesses.
• Delivering sold items to customers.
• Transporting all donations and deliveries safely and securely.
• Supporting stores to manage excess and unwanted donations by transporting items between stores or into storage.
• Ensuring vehicles' cleanliness, safety and servicing are maintained.

We're looking for someone with

• A current Australian driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Demonstrated experience in a removalist or warehousing role.
• Experience working in a customer service facing role.
• Physical fitness to perform manual handling tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate and work well with others.
• The ability to work independently and meet scheduled deadlines efficiently and safely.

You can look forward to

• Permanent part-time role with ability to flex up if needed.
• $28.03 per hour, with additional weekend rates.
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
• A supportive work environment: regular line manager direct supervision, Psychological First Aid, EAP.
• Generous leave entitlements including 3 extra days paid leave, wellbeing leave, gender affirmation leave

Come and Work with us

To join our team, simply apply now with your attached resume.

For more information about the role, contact Antoni Moscicki, Vehicle Fleet Coordinator on 0427 478 755.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.

SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.  We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening or evidence of COVID-19 vaccination as outlined in the position description.

A position description is attached.