Casual Sales Assistant - Peninsula Area

The Salvation Army; Mornington; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounts

Health & wellness

Training & development

Purpose-driven career

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Victoria is seeking a Casual Sales Assistant to support day-to-day store operations and create an engaging in-store experience for our team, customers and community members. Reporting to the Area Manager, this casual role covers stores across the Peninsula region, including Mornington and nearby towns, with shifts across multiple locations as needed.

The role aligns with our values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration and diversity.

Qualifications

• Retail sales experience is beneficial but not essential in this role.
• Demonstrates alignment with TSA values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration and diversity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for engaging with customers and colleagues.
• Willingness to work across multiple Peninsula stores and flexible shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Retail sales and operation of Point of Sale devices.
• Sort, price and prepare donations for sale.
• Assist in developing and coordinating visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Provide exceptional customer service at all times.
• 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.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

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 Area Manager, this casual position supports stores across the Peninsula region of Victoria, including Dromana, Hampton Park, Hastings, Mornington, Mount Eliza, Rosebud, Seaford, and Somerville.

Successful applicants may be required to work across any of the listed store locations as needed.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with theRetail 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
• 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
• 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

Applications will closeas 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