V-Driver Assistant
V-Driver Assistant
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australias largest and mostloved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief we are always here providing support safety community and opportunity.
Key responsibilities
Transportation: Assist the Driver in providing a professional safe and reliable collection/delivery and storage of goods.
Vehicle care: Assist the Driver in ensuring the vehicle is safe and fully operational by regularly checking tyres fuel levels and monitoring oil and water levels. Diligently ensure vehicle is checked before each shift and rectify any issues before collecting donations reporting issues and repairs to site/program/service manager.
Administration: Assist with filling in the vehicle log book; ensure an identification badge and uniform is worn at all times.
Communications: Assist the driver by contacting customers and donors providing updates on collection/delivery times; assist with communicating to site/program/service manager regarding any concerns that may arise or if regular service is due.
Qualifications and skills (desired/required)
Good communication skills desired
Customer service experience highly regarded
Capabilities and personal attributes
Manage Self: Shows personal motivation and commitment to completing work activities effectively; maintains own motivation when tasks become difficult; regulates own behaviour and responds appropriately in all circumstances.
Act Ethically and with Integrity: Acts consistent with TSA vision mission and values; represents the organisation in an honest ethical and professional way; is reliable and trustworthy.
Show Respect: Responds in culturally appropriate ways.
Communicate Effectively: Listens to others when they are speaking and asks appropriate respectful questions; speaks at the right pace and volume for varied audiences; clarifies own understanding.
Lead Safety and Wellbeing: Identifies and follows safe work practices; takes action to address hazards near misses and incidents.
Background check requirements
Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach. Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. Below is what is required for this role:
As this role could come into contact with minors it requires a Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People Check
As this role involves dealing with confidential information and entering sites it requires a Police Check
Development opportunities with this role
This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop skills and build experience in goods transportation logistics customer service and teamwork.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures languages capacities sexual orientations gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Employment Type
Part-Time
