• We are Achieve Australia! Join a small, passionate, and dedicated team and make a difference in your local community
• Casual position available for immediate commencement
• Base location: Caringbah

About us

Achieve Australia has been providing services to people with disability since the 1950s. Today, we are a registered NDIS provider offering accommodation, community participation, supported employment and support coordination services in the Greater Sydney and in Northern Rivers regions in NSW. We are driven by our Passion, Purpose and Principles:

• Our Passion is social inclusion for people with disability.
• Our Purpose is to build extraordinary lives, supporting people with disability to be well, have a home, choose a career, learn new skills, participate in their community and enjoy a full life.
• We live by our Principles of inclusiveness, stewardship, extraordinary outcomes and ethical practices.

About the role

As one of our valued Retail Assistants, your main tasks will primarily be the smooth running of daily operations at the Sewing Basket shop. From all retail functions including customer service, sales, cash handling and usage of EFTPOS facilities, assisting with stock supply and the overall presentation of the shop front; you will also be making a positive difference within people's lives and your local community!

This role will require you be available to work on Saturdays. To learn more about the Sewing basket, please click here.

About you

As a minimum, you must possess:

• Knowledge and understanding of sewing, quilting and related craft and skill activities would be helpful.
• Knowledge / understanding of the provision of effective customer service.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn all the essential activities associated with the point-of-sale requirements of the position.
• Ability to work well with colleagues, employees, and volunteers, at equal level.
• Practical experience at The Sewing Basket in some capacity will be highly regarded.
• Current NSW Drivers' License
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current National Criminal Record Check

Our benefits

Our employees are the champions for an inclusive world and in return we offer:

• Working as part of a team that makes a difference to people's lives
• Access to Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport programs
• Salary packaging benefits exclusive for the Not for Profit sector
• Supportive, friendly team environment and culture
• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people's lives

Pre-employment checks:

Achieve Australia is committed to implementing safer recruitment practices. This means we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and staff are expected to share this commitment. As a result your application may be subject to a number of pre-employment checks; including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Right to work in Australia check. Please note criminal history does not immediately effect employment opportunities. Applications will be assessed on merit.

How to apply:

To register your interest apply online, providing an updated resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

If this sounds like you and you want to make a difference in people's lives, Apply Now!

The Talent Pool is being created to fill current vacancies and for future ongoing roles that may arise over the next 12 months.

We have a Covid-19 Safety Plan in place including policies and procedures to support our clients and our workforce. The Covid-19 Management Committee meet on a regular basis to ensure our responses continue to be proactive and comprehensive, ensuring the safety of stakeholders at all times.