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Join one of Victoria''s leading not for profits and be a part of something big!Competitive Salary + Tax reducing salary packageFor more than 170 years we have been providing practical and compassionate support to people a cross Victoria whose daily struggles can include putting food on the table, paying essential utilities and ensuring their children remain at school to obtain an education.Our organisation provides many services and programs, including soup vans, education programs, home visitation programs and VincentCare Victoria (VCV), which assist some of Victorias most vulnerable communities, such as people experiencing homelessness, the housing crisis and family violence, and the elderly.Little bit about the roleVinnies Transport is an essential component for supporting our retail stores. The major functions performed by Vinnies Transport are the collection, sorting, storage and distribution of donations. The role of the Driver is to collect donated goods from public homes, business and SVDP donation bins and deliver them to the target location, as well as to load and unload the goods. The Driver is also expected to have a total commitment to safe operating practices at all times and high levels of customer service with all contacts.Your responsibilitiesAs the Driver, your responsibilities will include:Driving in a safe, courteous and timely mannerSupervising the JockeyCollecting and delivering donations from private homes, corporations and donation bins as directed by the Team LeaderLoading and unloading as per safe work practicesCompleting a daily vehicle checklistAbout youTo be successful in this role, we need you to:Have a valid MR driving licenseCan easily travel to and from BallaratPass a Medical TestBe able to fulfil the physical requirements of the role outlined in the Position Description (including lifting, carrying, pushing, etc.)Right to work in AustraliaA background in commercial driving is preferable but not essentialWhy work for us? We offerSalary packaging, sometimes called salary sacrificing is a huge attraction here! It is a popular way of providing employees in the community sector with tax benefits over and above their salary. It means the real value of a salary package can be significantly higher than the nominal value.We make an incredible difference in the lives of over 300,000 people every year.We believe in families, so we like to provide a family-friendly environment in which to work.We offer a place where you know you are contributing to a firm committed to helping others. We are passionate about #SocialJustice.Where good happens #GoodworksIf this opportunity sounds perfect to you and you meet our essential requirements, we cant wait to hear from you! Please send us your updated CV and a cover letter that tells us a little more about you and your suitability for the role.Applications close: 13th June 2025 at 12.00 am.Please note: Candidates may be reviewed and progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertised closing date. SVDP reserves the right to close the advertisement at any time. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure due consideration is given to your suitability.Prior to any commencement to employment, pre-employment checks must be completed. This will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check and a working with children check.St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria is proactive in supporting child safety; we value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences; we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.Digits only or add + for international numbersStreet *Street Cont.City, Town or Suburb *Postcode or Zipcode *Country *State, Region or Province *LinkedIn URL(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsPre- employment assessments are mandatory for the Preferred Candidate to complete the selection process. They consist of professional reference checking, medical, national criminal history check, working with children check and some roles require a psychometric assessment. Are you prepared to undergo these checks if you are identified as the Preferred Candidate? (Please note that the Society will pay for all checks) *YesNoWhat is your current work status? *If you have selected Australian/NZ Visa, please specify which visa type.Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? *Have you worked or are you currently volunteering / working for the Society? *If yes, in what position and location?What interests you most about this position? *How did you hear about this opportunity? *If you have been referred by an existing Employee or Volunteer, please provide their complete name.Your IP address (3.172.0.78) has been logged. 359 Hits. #J-18808-Ljbffr