Life at Vinnies

At Vinnies, we are what we do. We believe in making a difference. We are one of Queensland’s most-loved charitable organisations and are committed to leading with our values and mission at heart. We work together to build a legacy that we can be proud of, supporting those in need within our communities. Our companions are why our journey started, striving to shape a more just and compassionate society. Our employees, members and volunteers are the reason our journey continues, and why we will succeed.

What we can offer you

• Work with a purpose – not your average organisation and not your average role!
• Competitive hourly rate and excellent employment benefits under our Employee Agreement
• Salary packaging arrangements – helping you save on tax
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program – our employees are our most valuable asset
• A welcoming and inclusive environment where you’ll always feel part of a team

The Role

As Quality Control Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing stock control and quality to support retail operations. You will ensure the donations process is managed effectively and implement innovative and streamlined practices to improve efficiencies and output.

You will be required to work closely with all areas of our organisation, managing volunteer engagements to support and assist the society to perform our ‘good works’ in accordance with policies, procedures and mission.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

Overseeing the donation management, sorting standards, and stock control to meet retail supply needs

Implementing stock rotation, accurate labelling, and compliance with product safety regulations

Recruitment, onboarding and training volunteers, fostering a safe and values-driven culture

Enforcing workplace health and safety standards, including vehicle, baler, and forklift use

Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and effective team collaboration

Working with the Retail Operations Manager to meet retail strategy goals and stock demand

Manage stock distribution, selecting product lines based on store demographics and sales data

This is a Permanent, Full-time position (38 hours per week) role based in Hervey Bay.

To be successful in the role, you will meet the following criteria:

• Ability to lead team to perform required work in a warehousing / retail environment
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role for 2+ years
• Current Queensland Driver’s licence
• MR Truck licence (Desirable or willing to obtain)
• Forklift licence (Desirable)
• Retail knowledge of brands, stock control and quality standards
• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland and an ability to work in accordance with policies and procedures to promote the values and mission of the Society
• Understanding of risk management principles including current WHS legislation and regulations or the ability to acquire such understanding

Ready to apply? We can’t wait to hear from you.

You can submit your application via Seek or directly on our careers page!

Having the right people in our team is important to us. Before joining our team, we’ll undertake pre-employment checks including references, a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment and proof of qualifications/licences.

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is strongly encouraged. To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand.