Retail Sales Assistant

Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite staff parking

Public transport access

Free coffee on Wednesdays

Job summary

Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne is seeking a Casual PLC Shop Assistant to support the PLC Shop in Burwood. The role involves greeting families, handling sales, stock control, and processing online orders with a strong customer-service focus.

We value a calm, friendly team player who can contribute during the peak November–February period and flexibility throughout the year. The PLC Shop operates weekdays with some Saturday trading during busy times.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service or retail role.
• Ability to relate positively to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Calm, patient, and friendly demeanor.
• Availability during Nov–Feb and flexibility year-round.

Responsibilities

• Handle register and cash transactions.
• Stock control and shelf replenishment.
• Fulfill online orders and respond to queries.
• Represent PLC as a positive ambassador to families.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Stock control

Cash handling

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Casual PLC Shop Assistant

Job Description

• A wonderful customer-facing role based onsite in Burwood
• Enjoy being part of a vibrant, supportive College community
• Good availability across November–February preferred

Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC) Melbourne is a leading ELC-Year 12 Christian independent school offering both the VCE and International Baccalaureate. PLC has an outstanding academic tradition, an international focus and strong pastoral and co‑curricular programs focusing on encouraging leadership, service and life‑long personal development and learning.

The PLC Shop offers school uniforms, school bags, accessories, stationery, and crested goods for current and prospective students and staff.

The Casual PLC Shop Assistant supports the running of the PLC Shop and fulfils an important ambassador role for the College, often being the first point of contact for new families. The role has a strong customer focus and has responsibility for handling the register, general sales, stock control, fulfilling online orders, and responding to queries.

The PLC Shop is open Monday to Friday, five days per week during peak periods, and three days per week during non‑peak periods. Some Saturday trading occurs in peak periods.

We are particularly interested in candidates with good availability during our busy November to February period, along with the flexibility throughout the year as required.

A copy of the position description is attached.

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About You

You have experience in a similar customer service or retail position, with the ability to relate positively to people at all levels and from different cultural backgrounds.

You are calm, patient, and friendly in your interactions with others. You enjoy being part of a team where everyone contributes in a proactive manner and shares a “can do” attitude.

Be a positive ambassador for PLC, reflecting our values in interactions with students, families and the wider community.

Benefits of working at PLC

• onsite staff parking, plus easy access to public transport and major arterials
• beautiful school grounds set on 16 hectares in a parkland setting, providing a picturesque and peaceful environment for students and staff to learn and socialise
• access to state‑of‑the‑art resources and spaces, including our new Joan Montgomery sports, aquatic and fitness centre
• free coffee on Wednesdays
• and more…

Applications close 9am Friday 16 October 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the interview process may commence prior to the application closing date.

All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain an Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC).

PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff, where they feel welcomed, safe and respected.

Alinta Apparel is a quality bespoke school uniform and sportswear manufacturer and retailer with offices across Australia and New Zealand.

As one of the most trusted sources of uniform solutions in the industry, Alinta provides a quality and consistent range of apparel alongside an agile retail and wholesale partnership offering.

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