About us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. 

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.  

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

your Role

We are looking for a Retail Sales Assistant at a flagship Vinnies store in Paddington.  This is a part-time role, to work 30 hours per week in a shop full of good quality pre-loved treasures.  Your great fashion sense, good visual merchandising and strong focus in providing customers with exceptional in-store shopping experience are equally important to this role. Having a good knowledge of the local area and customer product or brand preferences will be an advantage. You will work closely with team members who have the drive and commitment to achieve the store and team's sales targets.

Your Responsibility

• Provide excellent customer service
• Ensure compliance with Vinnies policies and procedures
• Replenish stock on the sales floor
• Use your creative flair in assisting with visual merchandising
• Sort and price items according to Vinnies pricing guidelines
• Contribute to achieving sales targets of the store

you will need:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Flexibility and availability during weekends and peak times
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Energetic drive to support the team in achieving sales targets
• Understanding of fashion and trends

Apply now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process. 

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.