• Permanent, part-time positions x 2, 14 hours per week
• Hours to be work based on roster, includes weekend work
• Based at Vinnies in Thirroul, NSW
• Retail and Distribution Enterprise Agreement, Team Member Grade 3, hourly rate $27.06
• Current driver licence is required

What we do

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. Our people reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. The Society's mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society by offering a 'hands up' approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

About the Service

The Parramatta/Wollongong Central Councils cover the area from Glenfield in the north to Ulladulla in the south, west to the Southern Highlands, outer suburbs of Sydney and up to the Blue Mountains. There are a number of low socio-economic areas including broad acre housing estates in Campbelltown and Blacktown, and areas of need in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.

The Central Councils currently have 47 Centres. Vinnies Centres provide furniture, clothing and household goods to families and people who are in need and are being assisted by conference members. Centres are also a valuable resource for people on low incomes, enabling them to buy quality clothing, furniture and other household items at an affordable price.

The Role

The Shop Supervisor will oversee the operation of the Vinnies shop. Duties will include staff and volunteer supervision and all tasks related to merchandising and customer service. This role will report to the Volunteer Engagement & Training / Retail & Enterprise Manager.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in a retail supervisory role
• Current retail merchandising and/or stock display experience
• Good communication skills and the ability to provide outstanding customer service
• An understanding of the principles of volunteer management
• The ability to ensure stock levels are well maintained and that stock is sorted, priced and presented to a high standard
• An understanding of Work Health and Safety and other relevant legislation
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Current driver licence
• Willingness to commit to the philosophy and values of the St Vincent de Paul Society

Come and join our team!

We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:

• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people's lives in an organisation that cares about people.
• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
• In addition to excellent learning and development programs, as a large purpose driven organisation we provide opportunities to grow your career across a range of teams and services.
• Supportive, friendly and values driven team environment and culture.

Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check, Right to work in Australia check. 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.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

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