Shop Assistant

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 36,000; 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 in Sutherland is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Assistant to join the Vinnies retail team, 24 hours per week, delivering friendly customer service and helping with pricing, stock and displays in a busy store.

You will contribute to fundraising, engage with the local community, and enjoy benefits including tax-free benefits up to $15,900, career progression, training, wellbeing support and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service mindset and engaging with shoppers.
• Good communication and friendly, helpful attitude.
• Ability to assist with stock, pricing and visual displays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable customer service
• Receiving, sorting and pricing donated stock in line with Vinnies guidelines
• Replenishing shelves and racks to keep the store looking full and inviting
• Using your creativity to assist with visual merchandising
• Supporting the team to achieve daily sales targets
• Following Vinnies policies and procedures at all times

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Visual merchandising

Fashion knowledge

Weekend availability

Job description

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.

Company description:

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY NSW

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

Join the Vinnies retail team in Sutherland as Retail Sales Assistant, work part-time 24 hours per week. If you enjoy engaging with people, loves the buzz of working in a busy retail store filled with quality pre-loved items, don't miss your opportunity to apply for this role! This role aims to support generating funds that will leave a lasting impact to the Society's good works. You will have a genuine appreciation for the value of pre-loved items generously donated by people in the local community. Win customers through your positive engagement skills and compelling sales pitches that can turn conversations into conversions. You will carry out a range of hands‑on retail tasks, including sorting and pricing donated goods, arranging and maintaining attractive visual displays and replenishing stock on shelves and clothing racks. You will also keep the store organised and well‑presented for customers.

Your Responsibility

• Delivering friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable customer service
• Receiving, sorting and pricing donated stock in line with Vinnies guidelines
• Replenishing shelves and racks to keep the store looking full and inviting
• Using your creativity to assist with visual merchandising
• Supporting the team to achieve daily sales targets
• Following Vinnies policies and procedures at all times

You Will Need

• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for customer service
• A good understanding of fashion, trends and quality pre-loved items
• High energy and a willingness to get stuck in and support the team
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Flexibility to work weekends and peak trading periods

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.

The St Vincent de Paul Society aspires to be recognised as a caring Catholic charity offering a hand up to people in need. We do this by respecting their dignity, sharing our hope, and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

We believe in empowering individuals to live life on their own terms, offering a hand up to those in need. Discover a world of possibilities at Vinnies, join us today and let's embark on rewarding career of growth and fulfilment.

The St Vincent de Paul Society aspires to be recognised as a caring Catholic charity offering a hand up to people in need. We do this by respecting their dignity, sharing our hope, and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

We believe in empowering individuals to live life on their own terms, offering a hand up to those in need. Discover a world of possibilities at Vinnies, join us today and let's embark on rewarding career of growth and fulfilment.

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