Retail And Office Team Leader- Decorearth

Work & Training; Hobart; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Work & Training is partnering with a busy landscaping supplies business seeking a Retail & Office Team Leader for part-time weekend work, with flexible arrangements. The role leads weekend yard operations and office activities within a labour hire setup, offering a path to direct employment after a period.

Weekend work is a requirement, with retirees encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will manage customer service, orders, traffic, and team leadership in a busy retail environment.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability: must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays, with flexibility for additional weekdays.
• People skills: confident, friendly communicator who delivers great customer service.
• Leadership: ability to keep the office running smoothly and guide yard staff.
• Tech-savvy: comfortable using basic POS software; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service Excellence: Greet Local DIYers and tradespeople, answer phone inquiries, and process sales.
• Order Management: Take accurate customer orders for soil, gravel, mulch and other landscape materials.
• Traffic & Safety control: Manage vehicle traffic in the yard and guide drivers to pickup points.
• Team Leadership: Oversee weekend office operations and lead a small yard team.
• Radio Despatch: Use a UHF radio to direct yard staff.

Skills

People Skills

Leadership

Tech Savvy

Weekend availability

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Work & Training is partnering with a reputable and growing Landscape supplies business. Labour hire opportunity.

Retail & Office Team Leader (Part-time, Weekend work Required - not every weekend - can be flexible arrangement)

Join Our Landscaping Supplies Team

In partnership with our host employer. Work and Training are seeking an energetic Retail & Office Team Leader to head up our weekend yard operations. Are you a confident, reliable team player who thrives in an active and busy environment.

Role is with a busy landscaping and garden supplies business based in Mornington.

This is under a labour hire situation with Work and Training with the opportunity to become a direct employee with Host Employer after a certain period.

Retirees looking for stable, engaging part-time work are encouraged to apply.

Weekend work is a requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service Excellence: Greeting Local DIYers and tradespeople, answering phone inquiries, and processing cash and EFT sales
• Order Management: Taking accurate customer orders for soil, gravel, mulch and other Landscape materials
• Traffic & Safety control: Managing customer vehicle traffic in the yard and guiding drivers safely to their material collection points
• Team Leadership: Managing day to day weekend office operations and leading a small yard team
• Radio Despatch: Using a UHF radio to provide clear, calm instructions to yard staff operating the loading machinery.

What we are looking for

• Weekend availability: You must be able to work Saturday’s and Sunday’s. (Not every weekend - flexible) Additional weekday hours are completely negotiable to suit your lifestyle.
• People Skills: A naturally confident, friendly communicator who prides themselves on great customer service.
• Leadership potential: The ability to keep the office running smoothly and confidently direct yard staff.
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable using basic point of sale systems (using a highly user-friendly software system, and full training provided).
• The Bonus Factor: Knowledge of quarried materials or landscaping products is a plus, but a great attitude and willingness to learn is what matters most.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in landscaping supplies, building products, quarry, transport, or a similar industry
• Knowledge of landscaping materials and their applications
• Experience in a retail, trade sales, or customer-facing environment

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate. (Penalty rates for weekend work)
• A welcome, supportive and active team environment.
• Work life balance with negotiable part-time hours tailored around your weekends.
• Full training on their straightforward, user friendly software and yard procedures.

We are committed to supporting National Reconciliation efforts through the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan, fostering respectful relationships and creating meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples