Part Time Sales Assistant

The Salvation Army Australia; Moe; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff store discount

Parental leave

Training and development

No Sunday work

Job summary

The Salvation Army Moe Salvos Store is seeking a values-driven Sales Assistant to support the Store Manager and deliver an inspiring in-store experience for customers and the community.

This is a permanent, part-time role (29 hours per week) located in Moe, VIC. The schedule spans Week 1 & 2 Wednesdays/Thursdays (7 hours) and Fridays/Saturdays (7.5 hours). Salary is aligned with the Retail General Industry Award, Level 3.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales is preferred but not essential.
• Strong customer service skills and a friendly, proactive approach.
• Willingness to work flexible rosters, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily store operations and POS transactions.
• Collect, sort and price donations in-store.
• Support visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Provide excellent customer service and issue resolution.
• Display stock by department and follow store policies.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and TSA values.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

POS system

Job description

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

Moe Salvos Store are seeking a talented, values-driven Sales Assistant to support the Store Manager with day-to-day operations and provide an inspiring in-store experience for our team, customers and community members.

This is apermanent, part-time role (29 hours per week), located in Moe, VIC.

Schedule is Week 1 & 2 Wednesday/Thursday 7 hours & Friday/Saturday 7.5 hours.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Retail General Industry Award, Level 3.

You Will Assist With

• Retail sales and operation of Point-of-Sale devices.
• Collecting, sorting and pricing donations in store.
• 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

• Demonstrated experience in retail sales, while highly regarded, is not essential.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Genuine passion and proven ability to deliver outstanding results in a rewarding, complex retail environment.
• Alignment with the 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

The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
• Staff Store Discount.
• No Sunday work - work-life balance!
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
• 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 close as 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