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Form of work• Part time 22.8 hours a week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
• 6 months fixed term contract
• 5 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata) & Salary Packaging benefits
• 30% Staff Discount in City Mission Op Shop
City Mission Op Shops (CMOPS) have been operating as Southern Tasmania’s local Op Shop since 1967. City Mission have nine Op Shops, a truck fleet, sorting warehouse and an online store. Income from City Mission Op Shops supports the work of Hobart City Mission. This level of income is only possible due to the generous donations received from the community and the customers who shop in our stores.
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and professional ‘people person’ to join our Hobart City Mission Retail Team as a Retail Furniture Store Supervisor.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the City Mission Moonah Furniture store every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The role has a strong customer service focus and requires you to supervise a range of volunteers while producing solid sales outcomes. You will also be required to accept new donated products, then price and display stock appropriately. The task requires some manual handling of heavy items.
In this role, you will:
• Open and close Moonah Furniture store and be responsible for the POS system (cash handling and card transactions) throughout the day
• Knowledge of floor inventory and assist customers to find excellent matches for their needs
• Move floor stock using provided safety equipment
• Accept new quality donations, determine pricing and display product
• Manage new and existing lay-bys or other types of instalment payment plans as applicable
About you:
• Previous retail experience including using a POS and cash handling
• Manual handling knowledge and ability to lift at least 20kg
• Strong communication skills with the ability to genuinely connect with your customers
• Previous supervision or team leader experience
• Understanding of second-hand/circular economy/ Op Shop industry practices
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of volunteer management (desirable)
• Ability to gain a current police check (less than 6 months old)
• Ability to hold a Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration
• We strongly encourage you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu
HCM actively promotes diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI and people with a disability.
Applications MUST include a cover letter (1 Page) and resumé outlining your suitability for the role. More information about the role can be found in the Position Description on our website or call Angelica or Leeanne on 6215 4200.
Applications can be submitted via Seek or emailed to *******@hobartcitymission.org.au and clearly marked Retail Furniture Store Supervisor.
The successful applicant must have a National Police Certificate (no older than 6 months) and a current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment category). We look forward to hearing from you.
Applications close Monday 5 February 2024 10am
