Warehouse Sorting Assistant

At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Warehouse Sorting Assistant to join our dedicated Nobel Park team.

Job Type: Permanent Full time 

Location: Nobel Park Office

Salary: 55,669.16 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation. (pro-rata for part-time employment)

What we offer our employees

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role

The Donations/Sorting Assistant is primarily responsible for the initial sorting and separating of incoming donated goods.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• work collaboratively within teams to achieve common goals
• demonstrate a commitment to the Brotherhood’s quality framework and culture by participating in and promoting quality actions through continual improvement activities
• sort and separate incoming goods including removal of rubbish and hard goods, distinguishing between qualities and types of garments and separate clothing and goods into categories
• sort and separate incoming donations/goods in accordance with the relevant guidelines/standards
• pack inventory stock appropriately
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• At the direction of the Store Manager, this role may also be required to undertake general shop duties.
• the incumbent may be directed to carry out such duties as are within the level of the position and scope of the incumbent’s competence and training as directed by the manager.
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About Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• experience in safely operating back-of-house material handling equipment eg pallet jack, walkie stacker
• previous experience in the sorting of recycled goods and how that activity can effectively support the retail operation would be highly regarded
• ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team environment
• specific work requirements include weekend work, public holidays, work based travel, and attendance at a variety of different work locations
• rosters involving weekend work will be required
• proof of eligibility to work in Australia is required
• a satisfactory Police Check is required. The Brotherhood will facilitate this process

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.

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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter,
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria. 

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here. 

 PD Donations Sorting Assistant Noble Park May 2022.pdf

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Helen Moppert at Helen.Moppert@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: 29th of December 2025 at 17:00

An up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination and annual influenza vaccination are required for this position (for roles in Residential Aged Care – delete if not relevant).

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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