V- Driver

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ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship.

The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army Family Stores are vibrant places where great things happen: generous people donate amazing items, customers enjoy an ever-changing selection of goods, volunteers gain friendships and share experiences, all whilst raising much-needed funds to assist the most vulnerable in your community.

The Driver (C Class) provides efficient, safe, reliable and courteous collection and delivery of all goods involved in operations of The Salvation Army.

Key responsibilities

• Driving: Bringing a high level of driving capability, friendly professionalism and reliability to collecting donated food.
• Vehicle care: Drivers are key in ensuring the vehicle is safe and fully operational by regularly checking tyres, fuel levels and monitoring oil and water levels. Diligently ensure vehicle is checked before each shift and rectify any issues before collecting donations, reporting issues and repairs to the Corps Officer.
• Administration: Limited to filling in the vehicle log book and ensuring an identification badge is worn at all times, as well communications with Corps Officer regarding any concerns that may arise.
• Stock handling: Unload donated food, unpack and stock shelves and fridge/freezer. Assemble food packs as required.

Qualifications and skills (desired/required)

• This role requires volunteers to have a current C Class drivers licence
• Experience driving a small van is preferable
• Customer service experience highly regarded

Background check requirements

Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history, the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach. Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies.

Below is what is required for this role:

• As this role involves driving a TSA vehicle, it requires a Police Check
• This driving role is restricted to contact with adults only, therefore a Working With Children Check is not required

Work Health and Safety (WHS) considerations

We take Work Health Safety and well-being seriously at The Salvation Army. We want to ensure volunteers are fully informed and aware of key safety considerations.

For this role, key considerations include (but not limited to):

• As this role involves lifting, loading and unloading, safe manual handling practices, including the use of lifting aids such as trolleys must be applied
• As this role involves driving, an initial driver skill observation session is required
• As this role involves walking and carrying items, volunteers will be required to wear closed toe, comfortable and supportive shoes, and be attentive to slips, trips and falls hazards, especially when carrying out duties in unfamiliar locations

Other WHS considerations will be covered during the induction.

Time Required & Commitment

• Wednesdays or Fridays
• The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
• We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
• The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. _
• Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a National Police Check._

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