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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved 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.
About The Role
With support from the Queensland Government, Salvos Stores is establishing Australia's first large-scale textile sorting and decommissioning plant in Carole Park. The Salvos Boomerang facility is a major step toward reducing textile waste in landfill and building a circular economy for Australia.
We are seeking a mechanically minded Operations Assistant to join our production team and help operate and maintain industrial textile processing machinery in this purpose-built facility.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a hands‐on role in operating and maintaining machinery, managing inventory, and supporting production processes to optimise textile sorting, processing, and recycling operations. This is an ideal role for someone with strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys working with machinery and troubleshooting in a production environment.
Number Of Positions Available
1
Role Responsibilities
* Operate and maintain textile processing machinery, including cutting/trimming/pressing equipment.
* Monitor sorting accuracy, ensure quality control standards, and optimise machine efficiency.
* Conduct routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on operational equipment.
* Safely transport and handle textiles and materials within the facility (forklift operation required).
* Assist with inventory tracking, stock control, and workflow coordination to meet production demands.
* Maintain a clean, organised and safe production environment.
Essential
* Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining machinery in a manufacturing, production, recycling or similar industrial environment.
* Strong mechanical aptitude and confidence troubleshooting equipment.
* Forklift Licence (essential).
* High attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
* Ability to work both independently and within a team-based production environment.
* Physical capability to perform manual handling tasks.
Desirable
* Experience working with textiles.
* Basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills for operational equipment.
* Understanding of textile processing and recycling techniques.
The Benefits
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
* Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance job skills and proficiency.
How To Apply
If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
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 harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
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