Description:
IntroductionCompany Overview
Good Sammy is a for-purpose organisation creating employment opportunities for people with disability. We’ve been around since 1958 and we have a workforce of over 800 individuals, with almost 50% who identify as having disability.
Our efforts to make a difference extend beyond the workplace. Good Sammy is a driving force in sustainability, keeping nearly 7 million kilograms of used goods out of landfills annually. Our operations span various social enterprises, each contributing to our greater purpose.
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and know our people are our greatest asset.
Our values drive our initiatives and culture.
Brave - Have the courage to explore all possibilities
Good - Do the right thing, the right way, always. Help you be your best.
Safe - Be aware, speak up, stay safe. Make your safety our priority.
Empowered - Respect everyone's voice. Do it with you.
Description
Your impact
- Work with people with disabilities to deliver services that optimise outcomes for people with a disability.
- Efficiently process donations and products in accordance with requirements.
- Ensure internal or external customers receive excellent customer service.
- Ensure exceptional standards of culture, quality and safety are upheld.
- Work as an integral member of the Recycling Plant to assist in the overall achievement of Good Sammy’s mission and commercial imperatives.
What you’ll do:
- Work with and provide on the job support people with disabilities.
- Assist in unloading, loading and sorting of donations and retail stock.
- Ensure work areas are cleaned, maintained, safe and that safe work practices and SOPs are followed at all times.
- Report any problems regarding safety, production or maintenance of equipment.
- Make recommendations to your supervisor on potential improvements.
- Participate in and deliver meetings and training.
- Undertake other reasonable duties as required.
- Supervise, motivate, mentor and identify employment goals and training needs for staff within the Warehouse.
- Perform performance and staff management duties in support of the Warehouse Coordinator, including interviews, performance reviews, inductions.
- Assist the Warehouse Coordinator in the daily running of the Warehouse operations.
Skills And Experiences
What you’ll bring:
- Experience and competency in supporting people with disabilities (highly desirable).
- High level of literacy and numeracy with a demonstrated ability to count accurately and quickly.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Able to work independently and in a team.
- Able to multitask and use own initiative.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination.
- Great physical stamina and dexterity to perform repetitive work activities and movements.
- Strong safety-first focus.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Able to work with and mentor people.
- Previous experience supervising staff.
What we can offer you:
- Free onsite parking.
- Generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $15,900 per annum, to increase your take home pay.
- Private health insurance discounts.
- Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Staff discount at all Good Sammy stores.
- Comprehensive orientation program including an onsite tour.
Join us in making a positive impact in our community. Your dedication can help us transform workplaces and society, and together, we can create a better future for people of all abilities.
How to Apply
If you are interested in a rewarding career that gives back to those living with a disability and the local community, apply now! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are well-suited for the role.
Good Sammy Enterprises is committed to providing an environment where people are safe, valued and heard, especially vulnerable adults, young people and children. We strongly encourage applications from people with disability or lived experience, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact recruitment@goodsammy.com.au.
Closing date: 15/04/2025
Good Sammy reserves the right to complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Whilst we appreciate each and every application, due to the high level of interest, only successful applicants will be contacted. Thanks for your understanding.