Casual Sales Assistant

The Salvation Army Australia; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Australia in Coffs Harbour, NSW, is seeking a casual Sales Assistant to support day-to-day store operations and create an engaging shopping experience for customers and the community. Reporting to the Store Manager, you will handle sales at the point of sale, price donations, and help with visual merchandising, while delivering outstanding service and upholding our core values.

Flexibility to work weekends and across locations is preferred, with salary and conditions aligned

Qualifications

• Retail experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work weekends and across locations.
• Alignment with TSA values: integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Operate Point of Sale and process transactions.
• Sort, price and prepare donations.
• Assist with visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Follow health and safety policies.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

POS systems

Job description

About Us

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

An opportunity for a talented, values-driven

Number Of Positions Available

1

About Us

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

An opportunity for a talented, values-driven Casual Sales Assistant to support day-to-day operations and contribute to an inspiring in-store experience for our team, customers and community members.

Reporting to the Store Manager, this is a casual role, located in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Retail General Industry Award, Level 1.

Key Responsibilities

• Retail sales and operation of Point of Sale devices;
• Sort, price and prepare donations for sale.
• Assist in the development and coordination visual merchandising and store presentation
• Provide exceptional Customer Service
• Display stock in correct departments, following policy and procedure.
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures
• Demonstrate TSA core values in all work related activities.

About You

• Retail sales experience - highly regarded but not essential.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Genuine passion and ability to deliver outstanding results.
• Alignment with our values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity.
• High energy, hand-on individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibly to work a rolling roster including weekends and preparedness to work across various locations in the retail area.

The Benefits

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit;
• Range of consumer discounts;
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency;
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.
• Staff store discount

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