Fashion Product Sorter| Lifeline Retail Employment Term: Permanent Full Time Location: Geebung Remuneration: $29.42 p/hr + 12% super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay) 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 Fashion Product Sorter 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

The Fashion Product Sorter assesses, sorts, categorises, prices and prepares donated and new fashion products for supply to Lifeline Retail stores and other approved sales channels.

Working out of our Geebung Distribution Centre, you will:

- Assess donated and new fashion products for condition, cleanliness, presentation and suitability for sale using established procedures.
- Apply knowledge of commonly recognised fashion brands, clothing categories and current fashion trends when sorting products.
- Work from relevant brand guides, product references, sorting standards and operational instructions.
- Consider brand, product type, condition, presentation and established category criteria when selecting the appropriate approved price point.
- Assist with stock checks, counts and product movement activities.
- Work cooperatively within the sorting and warehouse team.
- Contribute to a positive team culture and a safe work environment, being mindful, respectful and kind.

What makes a difference for us?

Sound knowledge of recognised fashion brands, clothing categories, vintage apparel and current fashion trends. Ability to assess product condition, presentation and saleability and accurately categorise merchandise in accordance with established guidelines. Ability to identify products requiring escalation, including vintage, specialist, unusual or potentially high-value items. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Knowledge of textiles, garment construction or common counterfeit indicators. Previous experience in second-hand fashion, charitable retail,



consignment, fashion resale or clothing merchandising is desirable but not essential. Certificate II or III in Retail, Warehousing Operations, Fashion or a related area is desirable but not essential.

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 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: Salary Packaging Explained
- 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 opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
- Flexible 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,



protected and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple - everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Secure workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.

UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy.

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Let's make a meaningful difference, together.

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📌 Fashion Product Sorter (Brisbane)
🏢 Family and Disability Services
📍 Brisbane