Retail Attendant

Kelsian Group; Fraser Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable island living

SeaLink travel allowance

Exclusive staff discounts

Employee training programs

Island adventures

Free ferry rides

Job summary

Kingfisher Bay Resort, K’gari, on Fraser Island, is seeking a motivated Retail Attendant for a two-month fixed-term contract, with potential extension within Retail or F&B. You will deliver excellent guest service, handle POS, merchandising and coffee service for island travellers.

The role is a live-on position reporting to the Retail Manager, offering up to 76 hours per fortnight and immediate start. Relocation to the island is required; enjoy island living perks and a supportive team

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate commitment to providing brilliant customer experiences.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Experience working in a retail store is required.
• Barista experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of cash handling, open/close procedures.
• Merchandising skills are desirable.
• A valid Food Handling Certificate (or ability to obtain) is required.
• A valid Queensland RSA (or ability to obtain) is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding retail operations and customer experiences.
• Manage point-of-sale transactions.
• Arrange store merchandising to optimize product visibility.
• Serve coffee and fuel travellers on the island.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Retail experience

Barista experience

Cash handling

Merchandising

Food handling certificate

Queensland RSA

Job description

About the Role

Our General Store at Kingfisher Bay Resort, K'gari offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and dedicated retail attendant to join our team on a two-month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extending in the Retail or Food & Beverage department. Providing outstanding shopping experience to guests and island travellers. The role boasts a variety of aspects that will see you deliver great retail operations, manage point-of sale, arranging store merchandising and serving up coffee along with fuel for traveller's setting off on adventures across the island's sandtracks.

You must be motivated to maintain high retail standards, keep a neat and tidy store and be passionate about creating a positive team environment.

Reporting to the Retail Manager this is a permanent part-time position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight. The successful candidate is available for an immediate start and must be able to relocate to the island for this "live-on" position.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Committed to providing brilliant customer experiences
• Demonstrates a "team player" attitude
• Prior experience working in a retail store
• Prior experience as a barista
• Knowledge of cash handling, open/closing
• Merchandising skills - desirable
• A valid Food Handling Certificate (or the ability to obtain)
• A valid Queensland RSA (or the ability to obtain)

Benefits - conditions apply

Living and working on K'gari is an experience like no other, and we’ve got some sweet perks to make it even better:

• Affordable Island Living: Only $160.06 per week, including accommodation, 3 daily staff meals, and Wi-Fi.
• Travel Allowance: An annual $1,000 SeaLink Employee Travel Allowance to help you explore.
• Exclusive Discounts: 25% off resort dining, bars, retail, and spa
• Employee Training Programs: We’re committed to your growth and development.
• Recognition Programs: Your hard work won’t go unnoticed—we’ve got awards and programs to celebrate you!
• Island Adventures: Free K'gari Explorer Tours—experience the beauty of the island up close.
• Convenient Transfers: Free ferry rides to and from the island—getting here is a breeze.
• Wellness Perks: Access to our pool, staff gym, tennis courts, and more. Work-life balance at its finest!

About Us

K'gariis aWorld Heritage listed island off Australia’s Eastern Queensland coast, is the world’s largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.

SeaLink K'gari is part ofSeaLink Marine & Tourism,one of Australia’s largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia’s most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.

SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of theKelsian Group- Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.

About Kingfisher Bay Resort, K'gari

Tucked away amongst the trees along the calm western bay of K’gari (Fraser Island), lies Kingfisher Bay Resort, a haven of relaxation, and the ideal base to explore the destination’s World Heritage-listed sights. With hotel, villa and house accommodation, the resort’s dedicated team offer guests an array of culinary experiences, Ranger-guided nature walks and talks, an Island Day Spa, with guided 4WD tours and eco marine cruises departing daily. The resort connects travellers to a series of bucket list experiences and natural wonders, including the famed Lake McKenzie, ancient Pile Valley rainforest, glistening Champagne Pools and the vast 75 Mile Beach.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

All final applicants for this position will be required to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position, as each application will be considered on its merits.