The Royal Children's Hospital

Truck Driver

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Number of Positions Available:

2

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

Location: Airlie Beach

Classification: General Retail Award Level 2 + applicable casual loading

Drive Change in Your Community

At The Salvation Army, every collection, delivery and donation helps fund programs that support Australians in need. We're seeking a reliable and customer-focused Truck Driver to join our Airlie Beach Family Stores team on a casual basis.

This is your opportunity to get out on the road, meet people in your local community and play a vital role in supporting a network of Family Stores that help transform lives. You'll enjoy a varied and active role that combines driving, customer service and hands-on store support while helping turn donations into positive community outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Safely collect and deliver furniture, household items and donated goods across Airlie Beach.
  • Build positive relationships with donors, customers and community members through exceptional customer service.
  • Assess donations and determine suitability in line with TSA guidelines.
  • Support store and warehouse operations, including sorting, moving and preparing stock for sale.
  • Maintain company vehicles and ensure all safety, maintenance and compliance requirements are met.
  • Assist with waste removal and general operational tasks that keep our stores running smoothly.
  • Work collaboratively with store teams to maximise donations and support retail success.

What You'll Bring

  • Minimum 2 yrs experience in driving commercial vehicles, ideally in a delivery or collection environment. MR licence is required
  • Strong customer service skills and confidence interacting with a diverse range of people.
  • Physical capability to safely lift, move and load furniture and donated goods.
  • Commitment to workplace health and safety practices.
  • Flexibility to work across multiple Sunshine Coast store locations when required.
  • First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.

What we offer

  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
  • Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

If you're looking for more than just a driving job and want to use your skills to support meaningful community outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may close before the advertised date if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Together, we can build a brighter future.

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. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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