About The Job
 

Somerville Salvos Stores are looking for a talented part time sales assistant who loves retail, loves a challenge, and loves waking up each day with a passion for making a difference.  Support the Store Manager with the day to day operations and provide an inspiring in-store experience for our team, customers and community members. 

Roster:

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

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.

• Heavy Lifting & Manual Handling: Move, lift, and arrange stock, including furniture and large donations.

About You
 

Previous experience in retail sales, while highly regarded, is not essential.  What is essential is your passion and proven ability to deliver outstanding results in a complex and rewarding retail environment.  

You will be a high energy, hands-on individual and will bring your proven track record in providing extraordinary customer service to the role. Importantly, as someone known for your integrity, you will also be comfortable aligning to The Salvation Army Mission and Values to positively support and impact the lives of others through your career contribution.

To be successful in this role you will have flexibly to work a rolling roster including weekends and preparedness to work across various locations in the retail area.

You will be an outstanding written and verbal communicator with strong interpersonal skills.  Solid technical skills, highly regarded.

About Salvos Stores

Not your average retailer, Salvos Stores is made up of a team of changemakers who are passionate about raising funds to help The Salvation Army provide over one million sessions of care to disadvantaged Australians each year through an extensive network of over 360 retail stores, as well as online.

Whether you’re sorting donations, processing invoices or driving one of our iconic trucks, every team member is valued for the incredible contribution they make to Salvos Stores. Join our crew and feel rewarded for making a difference.

Salvos Stores is a mission enterprise of The Salvation Army, a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope amid all kinds of personal hardship.

How To Apply

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you.   We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values.  If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current resume and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

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 people 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.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration