Shop Assistant

Vinnies SA; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Team

Tax-free benefits

Career progression

Learning & Development

Wellbeing support

Inclusive culture

Leave benefits

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) operates a Vinnies mega store in Penrith and is seeking a Casual Retail Sales Assistant. You will engage customers, support store operations, and help drive sales while contributing to charitable outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, teamwork, and the opportunity to learn and grow within a values-driven not-for-profit organisation.

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

• Learn new skills and grow your retail career at Vinnies.
• Help generate funds to support Vinnies good works in the community.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging tax-free benefits, with less tax you keep more of your income.
• 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

Excellent communication

Customer service

Weekend availability

Time management

Sales focus

Fashion awareness

Tools

Visual merchandising

Job description

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Shop Assistant

Date: 9 Sept 2026

Location: Penrith, NSW, AU, 2750

Requisition ID: 2436

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

• Learn new skills and grow your retail career at Vinnies
• Help generate funds to support Vinnies good works in the community
• Not-for-profit salary packaging tax-free benefits, with less tax you keep more of your income.

Be part of the Vinnies mega store in Penrith as a Casual Retail Sales Assistant.Demonstrate your great customer service skills and ability to work cohesively as part of a team.You will support the team in different aspects of store operations and contribute to achieve individual and team sales goals. This is a great opportunity for you to learn 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 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 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.