Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant Position Available

Alice Springs Salvos Stores are looking for a friendly, community-minded Sales Assistant who enjoys hands-on work and connecting with people. In this role, you'll support the Store Manager with day-to-day operations and help create a positive, welcoming experience for customers, donors and community members.

This is a permanent part-time position (includes Saturdays), located in Alice Springs, NT.

Responsibilities:

• Helping customers at the counter and operating Point-of-Sale systems
• Receiving, sorting and pricing donations
• Supporting visual merchandising and keeping the store looking great
• Providing warm, helpful and inclusive customer service
• Ensuring products are displayed in the right areas
• Following all safety procedures
• Living out The Salvation Army's values in your everyday work

About You:

You don't need retail experience to apply; we are looking for the right attitude and a commitment to supporting the Katherine community.

You Will Have:

• Great customer service skills and a positive attitude
• Retail experience is preferred, but not essential
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a small, supportive team
• Energy, enthusiasm and a hands-on approach
• The ability to communicate well with a wide range of people
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster (including some weekends)
• Alignment with our values: integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration and diversity

The Benefits:

Working with Salvos Stores means being part of something bigger. Your work in our Katherine store directly supports The Salvation Army's community programs across the region.

You'll also have access to:

• Remote Area Housing Benefit to employees who live and work in the area (up to $31,800 tax free) + $2,650 meal/entertainment
• Generous leave benefits, including paid parental leave and purchased leave options
• Store discounts and access to Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
• Training and development to build your skills and confidence
• A meaningful, community-focused role where every day makes a difference

How To Apply:

If you're someone who loves helping others, enjoys hands-on work, and wants to make a positive impact in Katherine, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply via the link and include your current CV and a brief cover letter describing how you meet the key requirements.

Applications will close once a suitable candidate is found.

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