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Purpose of the Sewing Basket Fabric Sorter - Kincumber

At the Sewing Basket, we sell donated fabrics, patterns, patchwork, embroidery materials, knitting, crochet yarn, haberdashery and more, while providing employment for people with disability. Our colourful shops give donated fabrics and other products a second life, stopping them from going to landfill. The Fabric Sorter will assist the day-to-day operations of The Sewing Basket warehouse and retail outlet at Kincumber. This includes, receiving donations; coordination, categorisation and sorting donated stock, working alongside volunteers and employees we support.

While this is a full-time role, we’re open to candidates seeking part-time arrangements suiting operational requirements.

Why Join Team Achieve?

Achieve Australia takes deliberate steps to hire people from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. We believe this diversity of people makes Achieve a great place to work and better able to deliver quality services to the people we support. We are passionate about inclusion for everyone – our staff and the people we support. We encourage people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities and those who identify with a disability to apply for our roles. Your unique skills and ideas are highly valued by us. Achieve is committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
At Achieve Australia, we put the people we support at the centre of everything we do. As a ‘for purpose’ organisation, we're more than just a workplace. We are a community passionate about bringing inclusion to life for people with disability.


Role Responsibilities:   

• Support our awesome team of staff & volunteers to sort, package, and dispatch donated goods with flair.
• Build great relationships and keep the warehouse & shop buzzing with positive energy.
• Keep things tidy, safe, and on track with policies and procedures.
• Help the Warehouse Supervisor assign daily tasks — from sorting to stocking to customer care.
• Receive and prep donations, including transfers to our Kincumber hub.
• Chat with other store leads to keep stock flowing and shelves glowing!
• Make every shopper’s visit a happy one — smiles, service, and satisfaction are the goal!

  
To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• know your way around sorting, storing, and dispatching stock.
• Deliver top-notch customer service with a friendly, can-do attitude.
• Have a passion for sewing, quilting, or crafty creativity.
• Be a team player who can help coordinate tasks and support others.
• Hold current certifications or willing to get:
• First Aid Certificate
• NDIS Worker Check
• Working with Children Check
• Be confident with basic computer skills and Microsoft 365
• Be adaptable and open to learning new systems and software.
•  Have basic Point of Sale (POS) experience — or be keen to learn!
• Be physically capable of lifting up to 15kg.
• Be inclusive and supportive when working alongside employees with diverse abilities.

Achieve Australia has been supporting people with disability for 70 years. Be part of our proud tradition.

What Sets Us Apart

At Achieve, it's more than a job. Our dedicated staff make a positive difference to the people we support each day and in turn, we support our staff. We value our team in an environment where everyone can proudly be themselves. We embrace diversity, recognising the richness that different life experiences, languages, and cultures bring to our clients and to Achieve as an organisation.

Great employee benefits

• Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.

• Car leasing is another salary packaging option.

• Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.

• Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.

• Support for a healthy lifestyle, including fitness memberships and wellness programs.

• Regular training and support to succeed in your role.

• A strong record of promoting from within.

   
What reasonable adjustments can we make to our recruitment process to welcome you?

We want to meet the best candidates for our jobs. Please email careers@achieveaustralia.org.au or call us on 02 9066-5550 to discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make so you can take part in our recruitment process and/or visit one of our sites.

Do you need more information?
  
Role description – If you would like a copy of the role description, please email our team on careers@achieveaustralia.org.au
About Achieve: click here to visit the Achieve Australia website to learn more about us.
Do you have any questions about this role or need any support applying for the role? email careers@achieveaustralia.org.au or call 02 9066-5550 and we will be in contact with you.
  
Achieve Australia is committed to safer recruitment practices, which safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support, and staff are expected to share this commitment. To achieve this, your application may be subject to pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, NDIS Worker Check, Working with Children check, right to work in Australia check. Please note criminal history does not immediately affect employment opportunities.
How to apply: To register your interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

  

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