Shop Assistant - Ballina

Lifeline Direct (LLD) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lifeline Australia, delivering the suite of Lifeline's services across eight geographical regions.  LLD works as a collaborative of local Lifeline Centres sharing administrative and other support services, which not only delivers efficiency in administration but enables the Centres to work together in areas that were not previously possible. This, all while maintaining a sense of ‘localness’ to operate and serve local communities.  LLD encompasses the Hunter Region, Central Coast, Bondi, New England, Northern NSW, Geelong, South West Victoria, Western Melbourne and Central Australia.

We are looking for proactive and customer service-focused retail professional to join our Ballina Lifeline Shop team!

As a Shop Assistant, you will provide exceptional customer service to all shoppers to ensure a positive shopping experience. You will show initiative in the way you work and be responsible for the supervision of volunteers during your allocated shifts, ensuring shop tasks are completed to a high standard and in accordance with LLD policies and procedures. 

In this hands-on role, you will be able to showcase your style and flare by ensuring stock is merchandised and priced accordingly. You will get to know your local community, what they love to buy and ensure these gems are showcased.

To be successful in this role you will have:

•    Previous experience working in a retail outlet and available weekends
•    Demonstrated experience in customer service 
•    Experience in ensuring product merchandising and store presentation is of a high standard 
•    Be able to work independently as well as within a team. 
•    Be self-motivated and show initiative 
•    Have a positive attitude and outstanding personal presentation. 
•    Cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness. 
•    An understanding of working with volunteers 
•    Working knowledge of applied information technology 

In return we will offer
•    The opportunity to make this role your own – we love creativity and passion!
•    Salary packaging benefits.
•    Knowledge that you will be part of a team helping to make a difference to your community.

Sound interesting…we would love to hear from you!

Candidates wishing to apply for this position should provide a current resume and cover letter. 

The successful candidate may be required to satisfactorily undergo a pre-employment Medical Assessment (where applicable) and agree to a National Criminal History Record Check.

Applications Close on Sunday, 10 March 2024.