Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant

The Salvation Army (Salvos) Shepperton Corps is a Christian Church in the heart of Mooroopna. We share the love of Jesus by caring for people, creating faith pathways, building healthy communities, and working for justice. The Salvos offer hope, purpose, and fulfillment for anyone seeking connection, guidance, social support and community.

This position exists to perform customer focused retail tasks that support the daily operation of the store and the missional objectives of The Salvation Army. This will include the maximisation of sales and productivity to deliver surplus to support Corps activities. The thrift shop also exists as a valued mission expression of the ministry of The Salvation Army.

We are seeking a values-driven Sales Assistant. This position exists to perform customer focused retail tasks that support the daily operation of the store and the missional objectives of The Salvation Army. Reporting to the Thrift Store manager, this is a Permanent, Part-Time role, located in Mooroopna, Victoria.

You will have:

• Provide exceptional customer service, offering assistance on the shop floor, fitting room, register, or other areas as needed.
• Assist in executing and coordinating store marketing and promotional activities.
• Process donations and ensure stock is correctly priced and available on the shop floor.
• Maintain visual standards of the store and keep stock organized.
• Assist with housekeeping activities to ensure timely completion.
• Follow Work Health and Safety guidelines, including timely submission of Solvsafety incidents.
• Ensure site and personal security is maintained by all team members.
• Perform store opening and closing procedures.
• Comply with secure cash handling and banking procedures.
• Provide direction, coaching, and guidance to team members.
• Report serious incidents to appropriate personnel following established procedures.
• Follow established procedures for all work tasks.
• Perform additional tasks as required by Line Management.

You will have:

• Relevant retail industry and/or customer service experience
• Demonstrated customer service experience working in a retail environment with an ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Sound presentation and communication skills (both verbal and written) with an ability to interact with a variety of people
• Values-Driven: Alignment with the values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity.
• Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• National Police Check

What we offer:

• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) Up to 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities;
• Access to Fitness Passport and consumer discounts;
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency;
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

Conditions:

For Award Based roles: Compensation is in accordance with GENERAL RETAIL LEVEL 3

The Salvation Army (Salvos) is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, the Salvos are always there providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

How to apply:

If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role. Together we can build a brighter future.

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