College Shop Assistant

Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.  

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl. 

The role

The College Shop Assistant is often the first point of contact for new parents and carers to Pymble. We are looking for a welcoming and warm individual who will assist parents, carers and students with their uniform requirements.  This role is a permanent part time opportunity on Thurdays between the hours of 10-5pm (until 6pm Term 1) and Fridays Between the hours of 10-4.30pm during term time. 

Click here for the position description. 

Our kind of team member

You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

• Demonstrated experience in a retail or similar environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Intermediate to advanced MS suite and POS systems experience desirable, not essential
• Efficient time management with the ability to multi-task
• A team player with a genuine ability to build rapport with others
• A positive approach and sense of humour 
• Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• professional development 
• access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
• daily morning tea
• discounted school fees (where applicable)
• a dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events, 
• close to public transport and onsite or nearby (street) parking available
• access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discount platform

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people to grow personally and professionally through growth strategies, training and professional development, career progression, access to technology and resources, and health and wellbeing opportunities.

Our kind of process

To learn more about this position and what makes Pymble an excellent place to work, please submit your application online.

Applications for this opportunity close on Wednesday 13th March, 2024. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.

Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.