• Be part of an innovative community organisation and a fun and dynamic team
• Broaden your skills and experience in a unique retail environment
• Use your visual merchandising experience

Your future workplace

Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness and disadvantage. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.

Your new role

The role at South Melbourne will work on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (22.8 hours per week).

There are 2 roles at Hawthorn, one will work on Monday and Tuesday and the second role will work on Thursday and Friday (15.2 hours per week for each of the 2 roles).

Please mention which role you would like to be considered for in your application.

You will be instrumental in the ongoing growth of our stores reputation as amongst the best Op Shops in Melbourne.

If you’re seeking to use your retail fashion, interior design or homewares experience to help create social change and take on a challenging role this might be for you.

Your day-to-day

You will be a key contributor to the operations of our Op Shops. A typical day may be very physically demanding, and will involve sorting and processing donations, merchandising, operating the point of sale and assisting with supervising volunteers.

You’ll be constantly building and managing relationships by providing outstanding customer service to our donors and customers. Your previous experience in other Op Shops or second-hand stores will be a valuable asset, as you’ll already know different ways you can optimise our sales.

You’ll enjoy having a laugh with other staff and contributing to fantastic team cultures within the stores.

We're looking for someone

• Experienced in an op shop or retail outlet in fashion and/or interior design
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experienced with maintaining OH&S standards
• High level interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated experience working collaboratively with others
• Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers, staff and other stakeholders, as well using initiative and effective personal judgement when working alone

You can look forward to

• Working with a committed team
• Using your knowledge of brands to grow the business and impact on Sacred Hearts social mission
• A bustling store, where you’ll never be bored
• Access to in-house training
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Ending your workday knowing you’ve contributed to something bigger

Come and Work with us

To join our team, simply apply now!

For more information about the roles, contact Trish Williams on 0411 668 826 for the South Melbourne role and Martin Healey on 03-9819 9593 for the Hawthorn roles.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.

SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.  We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening as outlined in the position description. Sacred Heart Mission complies with all industry standards which entails many of our roles to require a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to Sacred Heart Mission. Accordingly, we require all workers attending the workplace to provide evidence of having three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine or a valid medical exemption certificate.

A position description is attached.