Brotherhood Books Coordinator

At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Brotherhood Books Coordinator to join our dedicated team.

Location: Kensington

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time working 38 hours per week

Salary: $59,755. 48 to $65,195.98 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation.

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 Brotherhood Books Coordinator supports in the day-to-day operation of Brotherhood Books, an established Social Enterprise and eCommerce channel. Working under the regular supervision of the Manager, Brotherhood Books, and within established procedures, the roles assist with the intake and sorting of donated books, supports the allocation of volunteer tasks across sorting, selection and listing, and helps prepare and upload of books to the Brotherhood Books website to ensure quality and accuracy standards are met. The role also assists with recording website activity, including listing throughput and stock availability, to support revenue outcomes and customer experience.

Assist with the intake, sorting and categorisation of donated books to support quality, resale value and processing efficiency
Assist with processing donated books through the warehouse in line with timeframes set by the Manager, Brotherhood Books
Work through tasks in the order set by the Manager to help reduce unsorted inventory, prevent backlog accumulation and maintain efficient stock flow
Support day-to-day activities , including monitoring volunteer output and adherence to quality standards, and report any concerns to the Manager, Brotherhood Books

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:

Demonstrated experience in retail, warehousing, logistics or eCommerce environments, with an understanding of operational workflows, stock handling and inventory management
Familiarity with end-to-end processes, including receiving, sorting, inventory control, and order fulfilment
Experience contributing to or supporting online sales channels, including product listing or catalogue management (desirable)
Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of accuracy when assessing product quality, preparing listings and managing data entry
Highly developed ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple tasks within a fast-paced operational environment
Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to provide direction, guidance and feedback to volunteers and team members
Integrity, maturity, and strong personal and business ethics, combined with sound judgement and a commitment to transparency and accountability.

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
A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.

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

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

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

Applications close: Sunday 11 October 2026 at 11:55pm

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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