Merchandise Sourcing Coordinator

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian Red Cross Full time
  • 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 second-hand 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 via Maxxia. This can potentially reduce the amount of tax you pay each year and leave you with more disposable income in your pocket. Salary package expenses like rent, utilities, groceries, and school fees - up to $15,900 per year. 



Health & Wellbeing: Discounts available through a variety of insurance providers. Access to health education resources via programs like Converge and Headspace. Memberships available to Fitness Passport, which provides affordable and unlimited access to more than 1,600 gyms, pools, and leisure centres across Australia.  



Work/Life Flexibility: You can access a paid 'Me' day just for you in addition to 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. Salary from $64, superannuation + access to salary packaging.

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

Applications close: Thursday, 30 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.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more. 

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Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
 
Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more. 

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