Address- Casual Position, Saturday and Sunday shifts required
- Exciting opportunity to work in retail and give back to your community
- Play a part in sustainable re-use and recycling
About us:
St Vincent de Paul Society is a major international charitable and voluntary organisation that has been operating in South Australia since 1884. Our principal role is to provide assistance to people in the community who are experiencing disadvantage. Our retail shops are vital in helping us to provide this assistance and the various services across the community.
We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team at Brighton as a Casual Retail Assistant, focusing on weekend shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform opening and closing procedures for the store.
- Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure visual merchandising, category layout, stock presentation, and stock rotation standards are maintained.
- Maintain a tidy and organised store environment.
- Act in a manner that fosters a friendly, helpful, caring, and compassionate environment for customers, and colleagues.
- Encourage and promote material donations to the Society.
What we are looking for:
- Previous retail experience is a plus.
- Post Secondary qualifications relevant to the role, such as Certificate III in retail is desirable
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Previous experience working in not for profit organisation is a plus.
Some of the things we offer:
- A positive, friendly, and collaborative work environment.
- Ongoing online and in-person training and development opportunities.
- Free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program, and other wellbeing initiatives.
- A job that positively supports and impacts the lives of others through your skills, experience and contributions.
Special Conditions:
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory National Police Checks and pre-employment health checks.
- Working Saturday and Sunday each week is required.
- The Retail Assistant position is physically demanding, requiring lifting, standing for long periods, and other tasks.
How to Apply:
If this looks like the role for you, join us in making a meaningful impact in your community and be part of a retail team dedicated to supporting the Society fulfil its mission.
- A position description is located at: https://www.vinnies.org.au/sa/get-involved/careers-sa
- Enquiries can be forwarded to **@svdpsa.org.au
- Please apply via SEEK.
Applications close: 30 May 2024
