EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES


Through our work in helping refugees start their own business, Thrive has established good relationships with businesses who provide jobs for many workers across Australia.

A number of these companies are currently hiring and are open to recruiting refugees. Currently, there are work opportunities in:

  • Food processing and packaging

  • Factory equipment maintenance and cleaning

  • Hotel accommodation housekeeping/cleaning

  • Kitchen Steward

  • Warehouse - lifting, sorting, loading/unloading

  • Retail store fitting - handyman/woman

If you, or someone you know, is looking for full time, part time or casual employment, please register your interest with this form.

Current Job Opportunities


Warehouse Sorting and Deliveries

Location: Ingleburn NSW 2565 (conveniently located next to train station)

Type of work: Warehouse & Logistics

Hours and rate: Full Time, $30+ per hour based on experience

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About the role:

  • Truck load/unload using forklift and other equipment

  • Manual sorting and rearranging

  • Some local deliveries in a small truck may be required

  • Training will be provided

What you will need:

  • Driver’s licence

  • Forklift licence

  • Some experience working in a warehouse and logistics company

Suitable for people with:

  • Good fitness and strength

  • Motivated and can work efficiently

  • Reliable and trustworthy

  • Moderate English language to learn and follow safety rules and procedures

About the employer:

Overseas Freight forwarder started around 7 years ago and have warehouses in NSW and QLD. Good opportunity to grow with the business.

Apply here and if you have a resume, please email to clientservice@tre.org.au

Warehouse Worker

Location: Weatherhill Park NSW 2164, Chullora NSW 2190, Wacol QLD 4076

Type of work: Warehouse daily activities, storage and retrieval of packaged food products

Hours and rate: Full time, Part time and Casual. Industry award pay rates

Other: Some locations can assist with accommodation options

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About the role:

  • To move and process boxes of food product to prepare them for storage and/or delivery to customers

  • Boxes within this area can weigh up to 30kg and are moved across conveyor belts and pallets to prepare them for further storage or delivery

  • Use warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks to move pallets throughout the warehouse facility

  • The warehouse section of our operational facility is refrigerated at approximately 5 degrees

Suitable for people:

  • A good level of physical fitness

  • Ability to work in cold conditions

  • No experience required, training provided

Apply here and if you have a resume, please email to clientservice@tre.org.au

Food Processing and Packing

Location: Weatherhill Park NSW 2164, Arndell Park NSW 2148, Chullora NSW 2190, Wacol QLD 4076

Type of work: Food packaging in a cold room, temperature around 5 degrees

Hours and rate: Full time, Part time and Casual. Industry award pay rates

Other: Some locations can assist with accommodation options

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About the role:

  • Packing food products whilst working on a moving conveyor belt

  • Pack to the pace of production at all times

  • The weight of the products can range from 500g to quite a few kilograms

  • The packing room is refrigerated to approximately 5 degrees

  • With training, you will need to be able to understand packing requirements for the different products

  • Compliance to all company safety policies and procedures including Safe Work Instructions

Suitable for people:

  • A good level of physical fitness as the majority of the shift will be standing along conveyor belt

  • Ability to work in cold conditions

  • No experience required, training provided

Apply here and if you have a resume, please email to clientservice@tre.org.au

Hospitality Housekeeping

Location: National - all states

Type of work: Hotel accommodation housekeeping

Hours and rate: Full time, Part time and Casual. Industry award pay rates

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About the role:

  • Ensuring guest rooms and public areas are spotless, comfortable, and inviting

  • Daily cleaning and maintenance of Housekeeping storage areas

  • Responsible for collecting, sorting and distributing all housekeeping linen and items

Suitable for people:

  • Have a high standard of cleanliness

  • Professional and friendly in creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests

  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, team-based environment

  • Physically fit to meet the physical requirements constant standing and walking, frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting

Apply here and if you have a resume, please email to clientservice@tre.org.au

Kitchen Steward

Location: National - all states

Type of work: Kitchen Steward

Hours and rate: Full time, Part time and Casual. Industry award pay rates.

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About the role:

  • Cleaning duties within the kitchen, food preparation areas and back of house

  • General pantry duties - maintaining cleanliness of pantry, fridges and freezers

  • Ensure all operating equipment, crockery, cutlery & glassware is hygienically and safely stored

  • Operate dishwashing machine as per instruction manual

  • Assist in the preparation of food

  • Ensure garbage is collected and disposed of correctly from all kitchen and back of house areas each shift

  • Ensure correct handling of chemicals and equipment as per manufacturers instructions

Suitable for people:

  • A team player with a 'can do' attitude

  • Some experience in a commercial kitchen environment

  • Some understanding of food safety requirements

  • Previous cleaning, customer service or hospitality experience

  • A high standard of grooming and presentation

Apply here and if you have a resume, please email to clientservice@tre.org.au

Contract Handyman/woman - multiple positions (NSW, QLD and VIC)

Location: Metro NSW, QLD and VIC

Type of work: Hired as a contractor to work in various retail outlets to install equipment

Hours and rate: Variable and depending on experience. Day and night shifts available

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About the role:

  • This role is hands-on, requiring practical experience in shop fitting and general handyman/person tasks

  • Travel within a designated region and working on-site at various retail locations

  • Tasks include activities such as cutting, sanding and installing or repairing retail fixtures such as desks, shelve and point of sale equipment

  • Use of tools and working to safety standards

  • ABN will be required as a contractor (Thrive can assist you with this)

What you will need:

  • Drivers Licence

  • Mobile Phone

  • Basic tools such as drill, screw drivers, spanners (Thrive can assist with a micro loan to assist with the purchase of these tools if required)

  • Practical skills

Suitable for people with:

  • Practical skills and strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and competence with hand and power tools

  • Some experience in carpentry or handyman tasks is preferred

  • Able to communicate and write down all service activities, including inspections, repairs, and client interactions in English

  • Efficient and good with time management

  • Ability to work independently

  • Professional and responsive to client needs

About the employer:

Service company that have secured contracts with national retailers to help them with the installation and repair of retail fixtures and point of sale system.

Apply here and if you have a resume, please email to clientservice@tre.org.au