• Lead the efficient operation of a large distribution centre
• Opportunity to Make a Difference in a Purpose-Led Organisation
• Generous Salary Packaging Tax Free Benefits, increasing your take home pay!

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

Your new role:

Regional Warehouse Manager, based at the busy distribution centre in Wollongong 2500 is a hands-on role, undertaking manual operations, and managing teams of permanent 4-5 employees and 80 volunteers.

Your strong leadership skills, good understanding of warehouse production flow, ability to prepare route plans and set budgets are critical to this role. Your goal is to ensure that the distribution centre is operating at maximum efficiency and productivity.

In this role, you will:

• Lead staff members and volunteers - motivate, guide coach and train.
• Manage all activities relating to sorting, turnover and stock procurement; ensure emergency goods are always on adequate level at all times.
• Ensure the team at all times complies with standard and safe procedures for the sorting, storage and transportation of stock between stores, recycling and distribution facilities.
• Manual handling and hands on physical role
• On a regular basis, initiate actions and report on maintenance requirements for the facility, material handling equipment, vehicle etc.
• Implement security procedures for safeguarding the Society's valuable resources.

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To be successful, you will need:

• Relevant tertiary qualification/s and significant experience in leading, managing and supporting a team.
• Experience in implementing financial management and procedures.
• Proven planning, multiple task management and coordination skills.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ethical practice within the workplace.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in implementing risk management requirements.
• Understanding of the principles of volunteer management.
• Valid NSW driver licence.

If you have questions about this role, please email please email Martin Pottage (Logistics Manager) on [email protected], using the subject line: Regional Warehouse Manager - Wollongong (VIN2619) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Apply now. We'll review as we receive applications.

Submit your application with a resume including responses to the key requirements listed in the Position Description.

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.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, 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.

 St Vincent de Paul (NSW) has a COVID- 19 vaccination policy that has identified this role as requiring a full COVID-19 vaccination. Medical exemptions with the NSW government contraindication form will be considered, subject to a satisfactory risk assessment.