Food Rescue Driver

1 week ago

Northern QLD, Australia OzHarvest Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

About OzHarvest:

OzHarvest is a leading food rescue organisation on a mission to 'Nourish our Country' by stopping good food from going to waste and delivering it to charities that help feed people in need. Through our education programs and our advocacy work, we hope to inspire others to change behaviour and help reach the national target of halving food waste by 2030.

About the role:

We are on the look-out for a confident and friendly driver that is passionate about the community and sustainability, to help OzHarvest on a casual basis.This role is for 2-3 days per week, and you must be available to work Thursdays and Fridays.

As a food rescue driver, you will spend the workday in our bright yellow van, collecting and redistributing good quality surplus food and delivering it to the various charities we serve around Townsville, with a smile and compassion.

Here's a little insight into A day in the life of a food rescue driver –

Our vans and trucks require a car licence only (no truck licence needed). Our onboarding process includes training on our safety systems, food rescue processes, and includes buddy shifts to get you ready for solo shifts. Our logistics team provides ongoing support in real time to help navigate each day's food rescue run.

If you have experience driving and are seeking a role where you can make an immediate difference for people and planet, we need you

The successful candidate will:

  • Be able to safely navigate around Townsville and must hold a valid Australian Drivers Licence (auto car licence is fine)
  • Be excited to foster relationships with people at your pick-up and drop-off locations, and educate and inspire behaviour change by talking about our work
  • Be physically fit and be able to load and unload vibrant, nutritious food boxes (up to 15kg per box)
  • Bring an energetic, proactive & friendly vibe to the team.

To apply:

Please follow through the online application process and attach your CV, a cover letter, and include a message as to "Why would you like to work at OzHarvest?" (creativity encouraged)

Please note that only applications with a cover letter addressing the question above will be shortlisted.

OzHarvest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity, inclusion and belonging. Please note: If you have a Language or Cultural special consideration, a disability or impairment or use assistive technology, please let us know in your Cover Letter when applying. You can ask a support person to help you through the application and interview process.

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