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About the Role

As a Senior Recycling Centre Assistant, this is your prospect to support the daily operations of Salvos Container Recycling Bundamba, delivering excellent customer service while helping customers redeem recyclable containers for refunds.

Reporting to the Recycling Centre Manager, this is a permanent, full time role, based on site in Bundamba, QLD.

How you will make an impact

- Support the day-to-day operations of Salvos Container Recycling Bundamba, helping maintain an efficient and high-performing site.
- Provide leadership and supervision of team members, including acting in the Centre Manager's absence when required.
- Deliver friendly, respectful customer service and assist with enquiries, complaints, and issue resolution.
- Assist with container counting, sorting and storage, while operating equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks safely.
- Maintain site presentation, cleanliness, cash handling processes, and compliance with operational and WHS procedures.
- Train, mentor and support team members, monitor performance targets, and help foster a positive workplace culture.

What you will bring

- Demonstrated customer service experience working in a retail environment with an ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
- Proven experience in the recycling/transport industry is desirable
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Unrestricted C Class Licence is desirable
- Forklift Licence or the willingness to attain is essential




- A national police record check is required

What we offer

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
- Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
- Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

Conditions This position is classified under the General Retail Industry Award level 4.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role. Together we can build a brighter future.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child secure organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration

📌 Senior Recycling Centre Assistant (Queensland)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Queensland