Truck Driver

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.  The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

Your Role

• Work for a purpose led organisation 
• Tax-saving benefits that lower an employee’s taxable income and increase their take-home pay.

Join Vinnies as a full-time Truck Driver and be part of the Transport team based in Cardiff. This role involves travelling within the Newcastle, Hunter, Mid North Coast and Central Coast on a regular basis. You will be collecting donations and delivering goods to Vinnies shops and to people we assist. As part of the role, you will be accountable for the security of goods, equipment and vehicle whilst on duty.  Licence required for this role is MR or HR; a forklift licence is desirable.

Your Responsibility

• Ensure timely collection of donations and delivery of goods/stock.
• Provide customers (Vinnies shops and donors) with excellent service
• Implement transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. 
• Comply with all WHS standards and procedures relevant to warehouse and transport areas.
• Ensure the security of Vinnies assets that include goods, equipment and vehicle.
• Follow standard reporting procedures in case of damages to vehicles.

You Will Need

• Demonstrated experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Professional empathy skills in working with donors and clients.
• Physical capacity to stand for long periods of time and lift goods safely.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce including employees and volunteers.
• MR or HR (Heavy Rigid) Licence.
• Forklift Licence is desirable.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing as we receive applications.

We offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.