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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Alice Springs Corps is a community-focused church partnering with the community to help transform one life at a time with the love of Jesus. We have ministry areas for people of all ages and welcome anyone who wants to join.

Our Thrift Shop has an abundance of products from clothing through to furniture. The profits from the Thrift Shop go directly to fund the local community, various social programs and support we offer to those less fortunate.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Engaging with people is what you'll thrive on to carry out this role. You'll enjoy meeting and greeting customers, answering their questions and ensuring their needs are met. The role needs a positive personality, ensuring customers leave our store the better for having been assisted by you. Of course we need you to keep the sales area stocked and presented professionally. As you'd expect, another key part of the role is to process sales in a quick and accurate manner.

HOURS AND SALARY

This is a permanent part time position, 18 hours per week.

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Retail Industry Award 2010, Level 1.

ABOUT YOU

You are approachable with a warm personality, always eager to help customers. Chances are their store satisfaction is your job satisfaction. Through the day you remain mindful of the store, conducting any tidying or restocking required. It goes without saying you are accurate with sales processing and maintain your standards and cheerful approach when there's a queue or others are waiting. You'll be keen to learn about our stock, putting yourself in a position where you will be able to answer customer questions. We would welcome your knowledge of the recycling industry. We will also need you to have a current driver's license.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members.
• Corporate private health Insurance rates.
• Supportive and encouraging organisation.

This position will require physical ability to safely stand, sit, walk regularly and for long periods of time. Some responsibilities will require the successful applicant to push, pull, lift, carry and restrain stock, climb ladders, and possible use computer mouse and eftpos machine. This will all be in line with WHS policies and procedures.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.