Doncare Opportunity Shops Delivery Driver

Doncare Volunteer Programs

Be part of a fun and friendly team that provides an essential service to the Doncaster Op Shop Program. This role involves transporting donated items between people’s homes, the Depot and the shops. The program couldn’t operate without our amazing and highly valued Truck Drivers.

Key Duties:

• Based at the Mitcham warehouse, this position involves driving the Doncare Op Shop truck, collecting donated items (including furniture) from the local area (Cities of Whitehorse and Manningham) and delivering it to the two Opportunity Shops in Mitcham and Templestowe. • Removing and transporting unsuitable furniture, pick-up metals and electricals tubs, take away excess stock or rubbish and drop off tested and tagged electrical items. • Other tasks include home furniture collections, furniture deliveries, the sorting of items that are taken to the depot, and tip and metal runs.

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.

Doncaster VIC, Mitcham VIC, Templestowe VIC
Regular - more than 6 months
Family Services

Type of work

Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation

Training

Provided on the job

Time required

Approximately 4-5 hours shift on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday

Requirements

Covid-19 vaccination
Driver's Licence (C)
Heavy Lifting
National Police Certificate
Others
Working with Children Check

Key Requirements: • Current Victorian driver’s licence and sound driving history • Feel confident driving an Isuzu truck (truck licence is not required) • Must be physically capable of lifting and moving furniture and packages (<25kg) • Experience in Opportunity Shop operations (not essential) • Able to work autonomously and as part of a team • Good communication skills • High integrity and reliability Conditions of Appointment Your offer of appointment at Doncare is subject to: • A six-month probationary period. • A satisfactory Criminal History Check (renewed every three years) • A Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Doncare has a legal and moral responsibility to ensure the safety of all children in accordance with the Child Safe Standards and expects all staff and volunteers to commit to this standard and understand their duty of care obligations. • COVID-19 Vaccination compliance according to Doncare policy and guidelines • A current Driver’s License and sound driving history • Qualifications and credentials completed and verified • This Position Description will be reviewed from time to time in keeping with changing requirements. Diversity and inclusivity: • Diversity and inclusivity are important to Doncare. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people with a lived experience of disability. Health, Safety and Wellbeing • Ensure compliance with the OH&S Act and Doncare’s policies. • Contribute positively and proactively to team and organisation wide OH&S activities. Quality and Continuous Improvement • Ensure compliance with legislation, contract, and policy requirements in your work to meet organisational audit, contract, and registration obligations. • All staff, volunteers and students of Doncare are bound by Doncare’s Code of Conduct and approved policies and procedures of the organisation as promulgated and varied from time to time. Benefits of the Role • Be part of a friendly, inclusive team that is making a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of your community. • You can build new skills and meet new friends. There is a great deal of satisfaction that comes from making a difference. Volunteers are generally healthier, happier and live longer!

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