Looking for a driving role that offers more than just miles on the clock? We have a unique opportunity for a reliable Driver to join our team at Salvo Stores in Central Sydney. In this vital position, you’ll be the friendly face collecting quality donated goods, giving them a second life and directly supporting our community programs. You’ll enjoy a stable schedule with weekday hours and weekends off, providing the perfect balance for your personal life. If you take pride in safe driving, enjoy meeting people, and want your work to have a real purpose, this role is for you.
Company Overview
The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s most trusted and active charities, part of a worldwide Christian movement dedicated to doing good. We’re here for people at their toughest moments, offering support, safety, and opportunity when it’s needed most. Every role within our organisation contributes to this mission. By joining our stores team, you become part of a compassionate effort that transforms donated items into funding for life-changing programs, helping us build stronger, more hopeful communities.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be the essential link in our donation chain, ensuring quality goods reach our stores safely and efficiently.
- Safely collect and deliver a variety of donated goods, including furniture and textiles, from donor homes, clothing bins, and other locations across the Central Sydney region.
- Interact courteously with donors, evaluating items on-site to accept only those in good, resalable condition, and declining unsuitable items with professionalism.
- Properly load and secure items onto the vehicle, then unload and sort them at our designated stores and warehouses with care to prevent damage.
- Complete scheduled collections and disposal of rubbish from our sites, taking materials to appropriate landfill or recycling centres.
- Perform daily vehicle safety checks, maintain the cleanliness of your truck and equipment, and complete all required run sheets and digital job status updates accurately.
Qualifications
We value safety, a great attitude, and a heart for service. Here’s what we’re looking for:
- A current MR (Medium Rigid) driver’s licence is essential for this role.
- Proven experience driving a medium rigid vehicle, with a strong focus on road safety and vehicle care.
- Excellent customer service skills you’re comfortable interacting with the public, are a clear communicator, and represent our organisation positively.
- The physical ability to safely lift, load, and unload furniture and other donated items as part of a team or independently.
- A current forklift licence (counterbalance) is highly regarded, though not mandatory.
- Previous experience in furniture removal, logistics, or a similar customer-facing role is a definite advantage.
Benefits and Perks
We believe in looking after our team so they can focus on the important work they do. Your employment with us includes:
- Maximise your take-home pay through our generous salary packaging options, allowing you to claim up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus a $2,650 meal and entertainment benefit.
- Embrace family life with our industry-leading Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks for primary carers), support for secondary carers, and a Purchased Leave Scheme for up to 8 additional weeks off.
- Enjoy a genuine work-life balance with flexible working arrangements where possible, weekends off, and access to exclusive discounts via our Fitness Passport and retail partners.
- Feel supported with our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family, alongside health and wellness initiatives.
- Grow with us through ongoing training and development opportunities designed to build your skills and confidence on the job.
- Experience the unique reward of a purpose-driven career, knowing your daily efforts directly contribute to positive social impact.
How to Apply
If you’re a safe, friendly driver motivated by meaningful work, we would be delighted to hear from you. To apply, please follow the application link and submit your current resume along with a brief cover letter. In your letter, please tell us why you’re interested in this role and how your experience aligns with the key requirements we’ve outlined.
We are reviewing applications as they are received and may close the role once we find the right candidate. We encourage you to apply promptly to ensure your consideration.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We cherish the diverse talents of our people embracing individuals of all cultures, faiths, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. We are committed to providing a child-safe environment, and as such, the successful candidate will require a Working with Children Check and a National Criminal History Check. Our shared values are built on Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.