Seasonal Sales Assistant: Make a Difference This Holiday

The Salvation Army; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment benefit

Consumer discounts

EAP and health & wellness initiatives

Training and development opportunities

Staff store discount

Job summary

The Salvation Army Salvos Stores in New South Wales are seeking a Casual Sales Assistant to support daily operations and create a welcoming in-store experience. Seasonal roles run October 2026 through February 2027, with shifts across Nowra, Unanderra, Warilla, Wollongong and Woonona.

Experience in retail is valued, along with strong customer service, energy, and adaptability to a rolling roster across locations. Training and benefits accompany the role in a charity setting.

Qualifications

• Retail sales experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Demonstrates genuine passion and ability to deliver outstanding results.
• Aligns with our values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity.
• High energy, hands-on with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends and across multiple retail locations.

Responsibilities

• Retail sales and operation of Point of Sale devices.
• Sort, price and prepare donations for sale.
• Assist in development and coordination of visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Display stock in correct departments following policy and procedure.
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Customer service

Communication

POS operations

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Salvation Army Salvos Stores in New South Wales are seeking a Casual Sales Assistant to support daily operations and create a welcoming in-store experience. Seasonal roles run October 2026 through February 2027, with shifts across Nowra, Unanderra, Warilla, Wollongong and Woonona.

Experience in retail is valued, along with strong customer service, energy, and adaptability to a rolling roster across locations. Training and benefits accompany the role in a charity setting.