Driver - Altona

Make a real difference

Be part of one of Victoria’s leading not-for-profits and help create meaningful change in the community every day.

• Location: Altona
• Work type: Full-time,12-month maximum term
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm
• Hourly rate: Competitive Salary + Tax reducing salary package

About the role

Vinnies Transport is an essential component for supporting our retail stores. The major functions performed by Vinnies Transport are the collection, sorting, storage and distribution of donations. The role of the Driver is to collect donated goods from businesses and transporting items using roll cages across our network. The Driver is also expected to have a total commitment to safe operating practices at all times and high levels of customer service with all contacts. 

Want the full details? View the Position Description here

Key responsibilities

• Driving in a safe, courteous and timely manner
• Collecting and delivering donations as directed by the Team Leader
• Loading and unloading as per safe work practices
• Completing a daily vehicle checklist

A little bit about you

To be successful in this role, we need you to:

·       Have a valid MR driving license

·       Can easily travel to and from Altona

·       Pass a Medical Test

·       Be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the role outlined in the Position Description (including lifting, carrying, pushing, etc.)

·       A positive, can-do attitude

·       Right to work in Australia

·       A background in commercial driving is preferable but not essential

Why join Vinnies?

• Not for profit salary packaging – increases your take-home pay
• Make an impact – support over 300,000 Victorians each year
• Flexible work options – including hybrid opportunities (where applicable)
• Supportive culture – family-friendly and values-driven
• Purpose-led work – contribute to social justice every day

About us

For more than 170 years the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria has been providing practical and compassionate support to people across Victoria who are doing it tough, whether that's struggling to put food on the table, pay for essentials, keep children at school, or keep a roof over their head. We help people from crisis through to rebuilding their lives with stability, dignity and hope. We believe every human life has inherent worth. 

 The St Vincent de Paul Society and its wide network of members and volunteers provide practical frontline support, advocacy and friendship for the most vulnerable members of our community. Key services include home visitation; Vinnies Shops; youth programs; soup vans; assistance for asylum seekers and refugees; education and tutoring; and professional accommodation and health services through VincentCare and community and social housing through VincentCare Community Housing. The St Vincent de Paul Society in Victoria has more than 11,000+ members and volunteers. Internationally, the Society operates in 149 countries and more than 950,000 members.

Want to know more?

• www.vinnies.org.au/vic
• LinkedIn – Vinnies Victoria 
• @VinniesVictoria
  

How to apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit:

• Your CV
• A short cover letter outlining your suitability

Applications close: 24th November 2026

Please note: applications will be reviewed as they are received and the role may close earlier. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Important information

• Pre-employment checks are required (including National Police Check, Working With Children Check and right to work)
• We are committed to child safety
• We value diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Stra...