Shop Assistant

St Vincent de Paul Society; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Team

Tax-free benefits up to $15,900

Career progression

Learning & Development

Wellbeing Support

Inclusive Culture

Leave Benefits

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is seeking a casual Retail Sales Assistant to join the North Sydney store. You’ll engage customers, style displays and help drive sales with a friendly, energetic approach.

We value fashion sense, flexibility for weekends and peak times, and a collaborative team culture. Join a values-driven environment that supports learning and development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Flexibility and availability during weekends and peak times.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Energetic drive to support the team in achieving sales targets.
• Understanding of fashion and trends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Vinnies policies and procedures.
• Replenish stock on the sales floor.
• Use your creative flair in assisting with visual merchandising.
• Sort and price items according to Vinnies pricing guidelines and contribute to achieving sales targets.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Weekend availability

Organisation

Fashion awareness

Job description

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Shop Assistant

Date: 12 Aug 2026

Location: North Sydney, NSW, AU, 2055

Requisition ID: 2378

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees arerecognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

Your Role

We're looking for acasual Retail Sales Assistant to join team inNorth Sydney,particularly one with a penchant for creative styling, engaging customer service skills and energetic drive to achieve your sales goals. Learn different aspects of store operations and grow your retail career with Vinnies.

Your Responsibility

• Ensure compliance with Vinnies policies and procedures
• Replenish stock on the sales floor
• Use your creative flair in assisting with visual merchandising
• Sort and price items according to Vinnies pricing guidelinesContribute to achieving sales targets of the store.

You Will Need

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Flexibility and availability during weekends and peak times
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Energetic drive to support the team in achieving sales targets
• Understanding of fashion and trends.

We offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development – On-demand training to support your professional growth.
• Wellbeing Support – EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being.
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and arecommitted to engaging a diverse workforce.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found inthe Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People .Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check& Working with Children check.A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.