Retail Assistant

Whitsunday Regional Council; Hamilton Island; Hybrid; AUD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Subsidised accommodation

Discounts on island activities

Gym membership $16.50 per week

Job summary

Hamilton Island is seeking an energetic Retail Assistant to join our IGA supermarket team on Hamilton Island in the Marina Village. You will rotate across cashier, deli, dairy, grocery, and replenishment while keeping the store well-stocked, clean, and inviting and delivering fast, friendly customer service.

Join a dynamic island team with full-time opportunities, subsidised accommodation, discounts on island activities, and a $16.50 per week gym membership.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supermarket or retail environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude and professional presentation.
• Willingness to work a rotating day shift roster across various departments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the store remains well-stocked, clean, and inviting while delivering fast and friendly customer service.
• Rotate across departments (cashier, deli, dairy, grocery, replenishment).
• Serve customers efficiently at the registers and assist with enquiries.
• Maintain clean, organised shelves and displays and uphold store presentation standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Professional presentation

Job description

RETAIL ASSISTANT – IGA Supermarket

Hamilton Island is seeking an energetic and customer-focused Retail Assistant to join our friendly IGA supermarket team. Located in the vibrant Marina Village, the IGA is a key part of island life, providing residents and guests with fresh produce, quality groceries, and everyday essentials.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Support a vital community hub and work across multiple departments in a dynamic retail setting.
• Live the island lifestyle – enjoy your time off surrounded by tropical beauty.
• Enjoy incredible benefits – full-time work, subsidised accommodation, discounts on island activities, and $16.50 p.w. gym membership.

Your Role

As a Retail Assistant, you’ll ensure the store remains well-stocked, clean, and inviting, while delivering fast and friendly customer service. You’ll rotate across several key areas of the supermarket – including cashier, deli, dairy, grocery, and replenishment.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

• Serve customers efficiently at the registers and assist with enquiries.
• Maintain clean, organised, and well-stocked shelves and displays.
• Rotate across departments to support overall store operations.
• Uphold store presentation standards and contribute to a great team environment.

What We’re Looking For

You’re reliable, friendly, and hardworking, with a natural flair for customer service. You enjoy being part of a team and are comfortable in a fast-paced retail setting.

To Be Successful, You Will Need:

• Experience in a supermarket or retail environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude and professional presentation.
• Willingness to work a rotating day shift roster across various departments.

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders – make your next career move one to remember!