BENEFITS

• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

We’re looking for a Retail Store Assistant with relevant experience who wants to join our 2,000+ team of staff and volunteers to make a difference on a permanent part-time basis, working 30.4 hours per fortnight based in Deer Park. Employee must be available to work on Mondays and Saturdays. All other rostered days will vary, depending on store needs.

THE ROLE

The retail network was originally started as a fundraising venture to support and subsidise the community work associated with the Brotherhood’s vision of an Australia Free of Poverty. Retail is now incorporated into the Brotherhood’s community work itself and its growth and sustainability depends on the integration of the store into Empowered Community Enterprises.

The Retail Store Assistant is responsible for undertaking general shop duties under the direction of the Area and Store Manager, liaising with volunteer workers and assisting in the running of the store.

• Work collaboratively within teams to achieve common goals
• Demonstrate a commitment to the BSL’s quality framework and culture by participating in and promoting quality actions through continual improvement activities
• Ensure high quality reputation through providing high level courteous and professional customer service, sales and merchandising
• Ensure client requests are met in a professional and timely manner

Salary will be $27.48 per hour, plus superannuation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for an who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Previous retail experience in recycled goods is preferred but not essential
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment to achieve objectives
• High quality interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to liaise and work with a combination of volunteers, paid work force staff and people from diverse backgrounds visiting the store
• Professional manner and high customer service focus
• Flexible attitude with an ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Must be physically fit to lift bags of weight up to 10kgs.
• Understanding of and empathy with the values and ideals of the Brotherhood.
• An enthusiasm for recycled goods and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people is desirable.
• Work at other stores in the surrounding area may be required

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Kelly McMurray on [email protected] using the subject line: Retail Store Assistant - Deer Park enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential discussion.

To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here. 

The Brotherhood of St Laurence adheres to Government vaccination mandates.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. The successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory criminal history record check and may be required to hold a current and valid ‘working with children’ check.

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