Donation Sorters and General Hands – Multiple roles

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia St Vincent De Paul Full time
  • Multiple opportunities in our Mitchell distribution centre
  • Hourly rate of $ % Super + Packaging Benefits
  • Collaborative and Inclusive Teams

Vinnies is all about providing a hand up to people in need. One of the ways we do this is by offering pre-loved goods to the community at affordable prices. Every dollar we make in our Vinnies stores goes back into the community by supporting specialist programs to assist homelessness and poverty.

If you love working with people and are passionate about making a real difference to the community, then we would love to hear from you.

The Positions

These are great opportunities to work for a purposeful organisation. We are seeking applications for Donation Sorters and General Hands. We have several full-time, part-time, temporary and casual roles available.

You will play a key role in the receipting, sorting and organising donations for our retail shops. Additionally, you will be responsible for providing "all round" support including customer service, unpacking, sorting, packing, loading, and unloading a range of donated goods.

Please note that some roles will require high levels of manual handling and lifting.

Our Offer

At Vinnies, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive range of benefits that enhance their work-life balance and overall well-being. Here are some of the exceptional benefits we offer:

  • 14% Superannuation
  • Salary packaging option up to $15,900 per FBT year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per FBT year
  • Additional leave provisions
  • Opportunities for career progression

About You

You will be a team player with a positive attitude and have proven ability and commitment to undertake hands on work and focus on repetitive sorting tasks.

You will be physically fit with the ability to work in an environment which requires active movement and regular lifting of items within National Standard for Manual Handling guidelines. For example, manual handling of bags up to 15 kilograms and shared loads of furniture of varying weights.

Multiple positions are available and availability to work on weekdays and Saturdays is required.

To understand this role in more detail, please contact Gary Crowder on only during business hours) or email The position descriptions can be downloaded from the list below (please note there is a separate position description for each of the roles):

  • Donation Sorter Position Description - here
  • General Hand Position Description - here

For general recruitment information please email our recruitment team at

To apply please submit a one-page document outlining your suitability for the role along with your resume before the closing date. Applicants may be contacted prior to this date for interview.

Applications close: 11.30pm, Sunday 26 May 2024

St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

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