Shop Assistant in Morayfield

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families – Morayfield QLD

Employment Term: Permanent Part Time (Monday - Thursday)

Location: Morayfield

Remuneration: $27.81 p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging + commission program for high performers

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Make a meaningful difference with Lifeline. Lifeline Queensland is part of a national network bringing hope to Australians doing it tough. Around 750 lives are lost to suicide every year in Queensland. Through our state-wide footprint of crisis support, training and retail services, and the compassionate offer of support, we can save lives.

As a Retail Assistant, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered, contributing to the meaningful work of Queensland’s leading charity retail brand. Everyday our 120 stores across Queensland sell donated goods, giving pre-loved items a second life and bringing in profit to support our Crisis Support Line and suicide prevention services.

Your part in our Lifeline team:

• Ensure product merchandising & store presentation is of a high standard
• Complete inventory management & stocktaking
• Assist Customers with enquiries and sales

What makes a difference for us?

• Passion for retail and a genuine desire to enjoy a fast paced, ever-changing environment
• Passion for your local community and building relationships to understand local needs
• The ability to recognise potential and promote store growth
• Be self-motivated and show initiative
• Have a positive attitude and good personal presentation
• Be able to provide first class customer service
• Be able to work independently as well as within a team
• Be available to work weekends

What makes a difference for you?

• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• Staff Discounts: Participation in our team member purchasing program
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options for those who may celebrate significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

Joining our Lifeline team, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands.

Child safe, Child friendly: UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children.

Diversity & Inclusion: Our approach is simple– everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

Commitment to Safeguarding: We are committed to creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support.