Casual Van Assistant - South

About Us

• Casual opportunity based in Wollongong or Campbelltown 
• Work for a purpose led organisation 

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

As the Vinnies Van Service Assistant, you will coordinate effective and efficient operation of the Vinnies Van Services (Illawarra and/or South West Sydney) and the associated support activities, including volunteer coordination. This position is a casual role and apart of this we will require the successful applicant to have the ability to work flexible hours as necessary and to cover shifts as required.

Your Responsibility

• Ensure that the operations of the service comply with the policies and procedures of the service, the St Vincent de Paul Society and relevant government regulations including WHS and Food Handling standards. 
• Support the van program operations, including food shopping in consultation with kitchen volunteers, coordinating food donations, re-stocking the van after each service and completing service reports. 
• Provide assistance in managing and coordinating a team of kitchen and van volunteers to deliver services and support for the program. 
• Work with other team members and stakeholders collaboratively in a manner that encourages teamwork and a commitment to an overall positive organisational culture. 
• Assist in ensuring a safe working environment for staff, members and volunteers by implementing the Society’s workplace health and safety practices. 

You Will Need

• Relevant experience in Community Services or related field. 
• Previous administrative experience including the use of Microsoft Office Products. 
• Strong verbal and written communication and relationship management skills 
• Sound organisational skills. 
• Ability to effectively manage volunteers. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of WH&S and Food Handling requirements 

Apply Now

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

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.