Shop Assistant

St Vincent de Paul Society Australia; Nowra; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Tax-free benefits

Career progression

Learning and development

Wellbeing support

Inclusive culture

Parental leave

Job summary

The St Vincent de Paul Society Australia in Nowra is seeking a Casual Retail Sales Assistant to deliver friendly customer service, assist in store operations and help achieve sales targets. Flexibility to work varied days and hours is important.

Bring fashion sense, enthusiasm, and a willingness to engage with shoppers while upholding store standards and policies. This role offers exposure to visual merchandising and day-to-day retail challenges in a community-focused environment.

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

• Provide excellent customer service
• 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
• Contribute to achieving sales targets of the store.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Time management

Teamwork

Fashion sense

Job description

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 are recognised 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

• Opportunities for career growth
• Work with a team making a difference in the community.
• Tax-saving benefits that lower taxable income and increase take-home pay.

If you're looking for a great place to showcase your retail skills, or to learn more, join the Vinnies shop as Casual Retail Sales Assistant in Nowra. You will deliver exceptional customer service and assist in varied aspects in store operations. Bring your great fashion style, passion for engaging with customers and working with an energetic team to achieve sales targets for this store. This being a casual role, your flexibility to work different days and hours is very important.

Your Responsibility

• Provide excellent customer service
• 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
• Contribute 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. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found intheSociety’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.