Merchandise Sourcing Coordinator

• Permanent position
• Full time hours
• Derrimut, VIC location

About us

Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager – Merchandise and Distribution Centre, the Merchandise Sourcing Coordinator is responsible for identifying, developing, and maintaining sustainable and financially viable channels for sourcing high-quality preloved donations into our network of Red Cross Shops and Distribution Centres.

This role requires a proactive and commercially minded individual with strong networking and negotiation skills. This role will build and nurture relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders on a national scale —including councils, community groups, and organisations involved in the resale or reuse of secondhand goods. A key focus of the role is to engage local communities and partners to encourage ongoing donations, ensuring a consistent flow of quality preloved products that support our fundraising efforts and social impact.

What you will bring

• Proven experience in sourcing, supply chain & logistics.
• Extensive understanding and experience of specialty retail operations and compliance issues.
• Excellent communication skills across internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated financial and numerical skills.
• Ability to think creatively and exercise initiative, discretion and judgment to solve problems.
• Demonstrated experience of third-party negotiation utilising a consultative approach to decision making

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing:In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.

Health & Wellbeing:You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.

Work/Life Flexibility:You can access a paid 'Me' day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options.

Career development:Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses.

Further information

This role is covered by the General Retail and Wholesale award Level 8. Competitive salary + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

For more information about the role, please contact Troy Forster on during business hours only.

Applications close: Tuesday 21st October 2025.Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier.

While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won't engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.

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