Retail Assistant

Work Initiatives; Maitland; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Dynamic Airport Environment

Staff Discounts

Career Development

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Wellbeing Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

LagardèreAWPL is hiring Casual Retail Assistants for Newcastle Airport. You will deliver outstanding customer service, provide product recommendations, and help keep our news travel store vibrant and well-stocked. This fast-paced role requires a friendly, professional demeanor and flexibility across mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Join a dynamic airport environment with opportunities for training, growth, and employee benefits. Prior airport experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Passion for customer service and sales.
• RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certificate.
• Confident communicator with a positive attitude.
• Well-groomed and professionally presented.
• Retail or hospitality experience.
• Flexible availability including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Valid working rights and ability to obtain an Aviation Security ID Card.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service and expert product recommendations.
• Stay ahead of trends with ongoing training.
• Keep the store vibrant and well-stocked.
• Process transactions smoothly and efficiently.
• Assist customers with queries in a friendly, professional manner.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Retail experience

Flexible availability

RSA certificate

Job description

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!

Love Retail? Join Our Team

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!

The Role:

Our News Travels store offers a range of newspapers, magazines, latest release books, travel essentials and snacks for your trip. From the iconic brands of LEGO, JBL and Apple to an area dedicated to a wide range of gifts, apparel, souvenirs and locally sourced produce, stop into News Travels before your flight.

We’re looking for Casual Retail Assistants to join our team at Newcastle Airport. If you love customer service, fast-paced environments, and making shopping fun, this is your chance to shine!

• Good availability between 4:45AM to 9:30PM with either morning or night shifts on offer (Week days and weekends)
• Flexibility across the 7 days desirable
• Physically fit, some lifting required!

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver outstanding customer service & expert product recommendations
• Stay ahead of trends with ongoing professional training
• Keep the store looking vibrant & well-stocked
• Process transactions smoothly & efficiently
• Assist customers with queries in a friendly, professional manner

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for customer service & sales
• Valid RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) Certificate
• Confident communicator with a positive attitude
• Well-groomed & professionally presented
• Some retail/hospitality experience
• Flexible availability (early mornings, nights, weekends & holidays)
• Valid working rights & ability to obtain an Aviation Security ID Card

Perks & Benefits:

• Parking – Based on location we offer free/subsidised airport parking for our employees
• Dynamic Airport Environment – Work where no two days are the same
• Staff Discounts – Get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water & hot beverages
• Career Development – We offer opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges and grow your career within our vibrant network
• Paid Parental Leave – We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements
• Employee Referral Program – Refer your awesome network for a chance to receive a reward + go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus
• Wellbeing Leave – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day
• Employee Assistance Program - Everyone has FREE access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it

We Value Diversity & Inclusion

At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence.

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.