- Remuneration: $30.93 p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (please note $3.10 of this rate is a temporary allowance that has been in place for many years)

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Make a meaningful difference with Lifeline

Lifeline Queensland is part of a national network bringing hope to Australians doing it tough. Around 750 lives are lost to suicide every year in Queensland. Through our state-wide footprint of crisis support, training and retail services, and the compassionate offer of support, we can save lives.

As a Truck Driver, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered, contributing to the meaningful work of Queensland’s leading charity retail brand. Our Distribution Centres across Queensland provide our 120 retail stores with quality donated goods, giving pre-loved items a second life and bringing in profit to support our Crisis Support Line and suicide prevention services.

Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.

Your part in our Lifeline team

Working out of our Geebung Distribution Centre, you will:

- Pick-up donations from in and around clothing donation bins, private and commercial premises and Lifeline shops
- Deliver stock to Lifeline shops, private and commercial premises
- Deliver rags to customers which may include money handling
- Unload vehicles and ensure the area is kept clean and tidy
- Ensure all paperwork for the position is recorded accurately and on a daily basis
- Maintain vehicles in a clean and roadworthy condition and report any security, maintenance or safety issues to relevant supervisor




- Supervise the safety and work performance of Offsiders in the truck
- Ensure operational timeframes are met whilst adhereing to Queensland traffic road rules

Important:

The inherent requirements of this role are physically demanding you will need to be physically fit with the capability to complete tasks that require regular lifting, standing and walking.

What makes a difference for us?

To be successful for this role you will need to the following:

- Availability Monday - Friday
- Minimum of an MR licence (forklift licence desirable but not a requirement)
- Passion for the Lifeline brand and ability to articulate its purpose
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team and organisational goals
- Pride in your work and be productive in meeting deadlines and achieving results
- Ownership of work outcomes for self and team, and where appropriate assist others with on the job training
- Ability to comply with all safe work practices for procedures and equipment relating to this position

What makes a difference for you?

NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplained

Staff Discounts:



Participation in our team member purchasing program

A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs

12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme

Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events

Career development opportunitiesto challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

Adaptable work arrangements to support work-life balance

A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family

Joining our Lifeline, team, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years.

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:

provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children

implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services

📌 Truck Driver (Brisbane)
🏢 UnitingCare - Queensland
📍 Brisbane