Store Assistant

• Casual retail position – recycled and new donated stock
• Flexible hours, weekend work may be required
• Build relationships and provide exceptional customer service

About us

Every purchase at our shops supports Australian Red Cross teams helping people as they overcome hardship, crisis and disaster here at home and across the Asia Pacific. Right now, we are in need of an experienced retail sales assistant who has a passion for fashion and has flexibility to support the store in peak times and leave coverage.    

About the role

Supported by the Shop Manager, you will help drive sales and reach targets as well as increasing donations and volunteer applications. You will be responsible for processing all sales through POS/cash register/eftpos accurately and in line with retail policy as well as maintaining visual merchandising and housekeeping standards.

What you will bring

• Previous experience in a face-to-face customer service, retail or sales position with exceptional customer engagement skills
• Previous cash handling skills and stock rotation experience
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
• Proven reliability and punctuality with a positive can-do attitude.
• A passion for vintage fashion and/or recycled goods would be highly advantageous

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging via Maxxia. This can potentially reduce the amount of tax you pay each year and leave you with more disposable income in your pocket. Salary package expenses like rent, utilities, groceries, and school fees - up to $15,900 per year.

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. Multiple health education resources available via programs like Converge and Headspace.

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses

Further information

This role is covered by the General Retail Industry Award 2020 - Level 3. Salary from $26.66 hourly + superannuation + casual loading + weekend rates + access to salary packaging.

For more information about the role, please contact Susie Barbaro on 0417 943 415 during business hours only.

Applications for this position will close on Wednesday, 29 January 2025.

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier.