At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with retail sales, customer service, and store operations at Lawnton Salvos Stores.
- Company: Join The Salvation Army, one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, staff discounts, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours, inclusive environment, and a chance to work with passionate changemakers.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable retail experience.
- Qualifications: Strong customer service skills; retail experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 36720 - 44880 $ per year.
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference.
Lawnton Salvos Stores are seeking a talented, values-driven Sales Assistant to support the Store Manager with day-to-day operations and provide an inspiring in-store experience for our team, customers and community members. This is a permanent part-time role (25 hours per week), located in Lawnton, QLD.
You Will Assist With:
- Retail sales and operation of Point-of-Sale devices.
- Collecting, sorting and pricing donations in store.
- Assist in the development and coordination visual merchandising and store presentation.
- Provide exceptional Customer Service.
- Display stock in correct departments, following policy and procedure.
- Follow Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures.
- Demonstrate TSA core values in all work-related activities.
About You:
- Demonstrated experience in retail sales, while highly regarded, is not essential.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Genuine passion and proven ability to deliver outstanding results in a rewarding, complex retail environment.
- Alignment with the values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity.
- High energy, hands-on individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Flexibility to work a rolling roster including weekends and preparedness to work across various locations in the retail area.
The Benefits:
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
- Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and Workplace Support Leave (5 days) for 'volunteering' in Salvos initiatives.
- Staff Store Discount.
- Access to Fitness Passport and consumer discounts.
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
- Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable/social impacts.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Part-Time Sales Assistant – Lawnton in Brisbane employer: The Salvation Army
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