An opportunity has opened for a motivated and driven Sorting Team Leader to join our depot team at Vinnies W.A.

The Distribution Centre consists of office and depot staff including a fleet of trucks who together service the stock requirements of the Vinnies shops, local affiliates and the contracts and partnerships which exist to provide assistance within the W.A. community. To find out more about us and the good work we do in the WA community click here

About the Role

Based out of our Canning Vale Distribution Centre and reporting to the Supply Coordinator, this position will be responsible for the quality sorting of items in readiness for delivery to Vinnies WA retail stores across WA. They are responsible for ensuring all Sorters have complied with their daily targets and all correspondence is filled in accordingly. The Sorting Team Leader rosters the sorters into their various daily roles and ensures all duties are conducted safely, with a vigilant approach adopted in respect of the items being sorted.

- Maximum-term full-time position (12 month parental leave cover)
- Working hours are 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday (with some flexibility)
- Ensures Sorters have sorted donated clothing into different categories included but not limited to: wearable for centres, retro, mission, export and cotton
- Ensure Sorters have sorted donated items for special orders, following instructions for correct sorting
- Ensures all Sorters maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times
- Conduct all duties in accordance with WHS guidelines

About You





- Previous experience leading / managing a small team
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to motivate and lead others
- Ability to work as a team player and contribute to team outcomes
- Good conflict resolution skills
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Ability to adhere to and meet daily targets

Working for Vinnies WA

At Vinnies WA, you’ll be part of an organisation where people matter - both the community we support and the teams that make it all possible. Our values are at the heart of our Society, anyone who comes into contact with us is better for it, our employees are supported to grow and nurture their capacity for leadership and resilience and hold mission at our core.

This is an prospect to be part of an organisation that makes a positive difference to the lives of thousands of vulnerable West Australians, through a range of person-centred services and programs, made possible by the revenue raised through our Vinnies shops, generous donations, fundraising events and grants, and over 3,500 dedicated employees, volunteers and members.

More than this, as a not for profit, Vinnies WA are able to offer our employees:





Generous tax-reducing salary packaging benefits (F/T & P/T employees only)

Leave Loading + Birthday leave benefit (F/T & P/T employees only)

15% team member discount card to use in our retail shops

Screening & Application Process

At Vinnies WA, we are committed to providing a safe and engaging environment for children and vulnerable people to ensure that their rights, needs and interests are met and that they are protected from harm and abuse. As such, we ensure that our preferred candidates are appropriately screened prior to any offer of employment, to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. Screening will consist of Police Criminal History Check, Legal right to work in Australia and Working with Children Check (if required). If you are passionate about our “good works” and are excited for the opportunity to represent Vinnies WA, we would love to receive your application through SEEK (hit “apply now”). Please provide:

- Current resume with details of 2 qualified referees; and
- Cover letter (limited to 2 pages) addressed to Darran Rigney outlining:

- your suitability for the role; and
- your motivation for applying

We are committed to creating a workforce that is as diverse as our Society. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, orientations and backgrounds. Applications for this position will close 25th September 2026 and will be reviewed as received. No recruitment agencies please.

📌 Sorting Team Leader (Canning Vale)
🏢 Vinnies WA
📍 Canning Vale