General Hand / Bale Press Operator

Get stuck into a hands-on warehouse role where you’ll keep things moving, work with a great team and make a difference along the way.

• Secure a permanent full-time role with purpose-driven organisation
• $28.91 per hour + 15% superannuation + generous salary packaging benefits 
• Hands-on, varied work with a friendly and supportive team

About the Role

We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on and motivated General Hand/Bale Press Operator to join our Distribution team at our Mitchell warehouse. The key focus of this role is operating our bale press,packing and pressing excess clothing and footwear into 200kg bales ready for storage and transportation. You’ll also be part of the action across the warehouse, helping with receipting, sorting, moving and distributing goods and pitching in wherever your team needs a hand.

If you enjoy keeping busy and seeing the results of your work, you’ll feel right at home in this role. It’s an active position involving regular movement, lifting and handling of goods, with safety always front of mind. You’ll help keep stock moving and support the wider Distribution team to get the job done efficiently. A current Driver’s Licence is required, with the opportunity to operate a small truck when needed. This role offers a varied work schedule across weekdays and Saturdays.

About You

You’re someone who enjoys being part of a team and working in a busy warehouse environment. You’re happy to roll up your sleeves, get involved and lend a hand where needed, while bringing a positive attitude and a strong sense of teamwork. You’re organised, dependable and able to stay focused throughout your day-to-day warehouse tasks. You’re comfortable following instructions, working independently when needed and using your initiative to get things done. Most importantly, you’re ready to get stuck in and play your part in keeping the warehouse running smoothly.

To be successful in this role, you’ll hold a current Driver’s Licence. A Forklift Licence is not required but will be highly regarded. You’ll also need to complete a National Police Check and hold, or obtain, a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card before commencing.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Mitchell, ACT
• Enterprise Agreement Classification Retail Level 1 with an hourly rate of $28.91 plus 15% superannuation
• Increase your take-home pay with salary packaging of up to $15,900 per FBT year, plus an additional Meals and Entertainment benefit of up to $2,650 per FBT year.
• Additional leave provisions to support your work-life balance.
• Health and wellbeing programs to support you both at work and beyond.

Want to Know More?

For detailed role information, please contact Paul Quinn, Logistics Manager via Paul.Quinn@vinnies-cg.org.au or 0427 001 129 (during business hours).

For general recruitment enquiries, contact our team via careers@vinnies-cg.org.au 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. The position description can be downloaded here. 

Applications Close: 11:30pm, Wednesday 16th September 2026

Please note shortlisted applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date.

Safeguarding Commitment: In its work, Vinnies Canberra Goulburn is committed to the safeguarding and protecting of children and vulnerable people.  We work to prevent all forms of abuse and protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults, making sure they are treated with dignity and care. Our full safeguarding commitment statement is available Safeguarding | Vinnies

For more information, please watch our SVdP Safeguarding – Guide for Society Personnel video.

St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

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