V- Driver C Class

Job description

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. Join The Salvation Army as a Volunteer Truck Driver and make a meaningful difference in your local community. Based at our Gympie Family Store, this rewarding volunteer role supports the collection and delivery of donated goods that help fund programs and services for people experiencing hardship. Working alongside a dedicated team, you will safely operate a Salvation Army vehicle, assist with loading and unloading donations, and provide friendly and professional customer service when interacting with donors and community members. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys driving, staying active, and contributing to a cause that creates positive social impact. Every donation collected helps The Salvation Army continue its mission of transforming lives and caring for people in need across Australia. The Driver C Class provides efficient, safe, reliable, and courteous collection and delivery of all goods involved in operations of service. Key responsibilities: Driving: Bringing a high level of driving capability, friendly professionalism and reliability to collecting goods. Vehicle care: Drivers are key in ensuring the vehicle is safe and fully operational by regularly checking tyres, fuel levels and monitoring oil and water levels. Diligently ensure vehicle is checked before each shift and rectify any issues before collecting donations, reporting issues and repairs to manager Administration: Limited to filling in the vehicle log book and ensuring an identification badge is worn at all times, as well communications with manager regarding any concerns that may arise. Goods handling: Unload donated goods and store as required. Qualifications and skills (desired/required): Current C Class driver’s licence applicable to vehicle type Good communication skills Customer service experience highly regarded Background check requirements: Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history, the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach. Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. Below is what is required for this role: As this role is restriced to adult contact a Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People Check is not required As this role involves dealing with confidential information and entering sites, it requires a Police Check Time Required & Commitment: As agreed with manager Development opportunities with this role This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop skills and build experience in goods transportation, logistics, customer service and teamwork. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal 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 related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.