Operation Christmas Child Warehouse Assistant
Samaritan's Purse Australia | Short-Term Casual Contract
Are you hands-on, reliable, and looking for meaningful seasonal work? Samaritan's Purse Australia is seeking
OCC Warehouse Assistants Casual x2
to join our Operation Christmas Child (OCC) team ahead of our busiest season of the year - helping ensure thousands of shoeboxes filled with gifts reach children in need around the world.
About the Role
This is a short-term contract position starting at
20 hours per week in October
, increasing to
near full time from mid-October through mid-December
as we move into peak shoebox collection and processing season.
You'll play a hands-on role in our warehouse operations, working alongside a dedicated team of staff and volunteers to receive, organise, and prepare shoeboxes for shipping to children around the world.
What You'll Be Doing
Assisting with the unloading and inspection of incoming deliveries
Operating forklifts and pallet jacks in line with safety protocols
Organising, storing, and maintaining inventory with proper labelling
Supporting the team with daily warehouse tasks, including loading/unloading trucks and packing shoeboxes into outer cartons
Loading cartons into containers ready for shipping
Helping implement health and safety requirements across OCC and SPA project activities
Participating in safety inspections and Tool Time talks as required
What We're Looking For
A committed personal relationship with Jesus and alignment with Christian values - all employees are called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their work as part of Samaritan's Purse's mission
Previous warehouse experience
Experience supporting operational systems and logistics functions
A good level of physical fitness - this role involves manual handling and lifting (up to 25kg), including lifting above shoulder height
A forklift licence (desirable)
A First Aid Certificate is a plus
Strong communication and time-management skills
The ability to work well independently and as part of a team
A track record of getting results within agreed timeframes and supporting/guiding others
Working Conditions
This role is based in a warehouse environment. During peak season, you may work alongside up to 120 other staff and volunteers, with shifts of up to six days a week and up to twelve-hour days. Evening and weekend work may be required as workload demands. The role involves regular standing, walking, reaching, bending, and occasional lifting of items up to 25kg.
Information about the organisation, role, responsibilities, Statement of Faith and knowledge/experience can be found at
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Application Closing Date
: Advertised until position filled.
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about serving others and want to be part of bringing hope and joy to children in need this Christmas, we'd love to hear from you.
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