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Shop Assistant - Cairns

The Salvation Army

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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.

We are seeking someone who has great customer service skills and ability to work in a busy shop environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Shop Assistants support the Store Manager with the day to day operations and financial management of the store, ensuring the store is presentable, inclusive of customer service and adequate stock levels.

Responsibilities include:

  • Collect sort and price donations in store
  • Complete sale of goods
  • Assist in the development and coordination visual merchandising and store presentation
  • Follow policy & procedures for Customer Service
  • Sort and price stock as per store procedure, ensuring manual handling procedures are followed. Place new/fresh stock in store and place price stickers on purchased goods.
  • Display stock in correct departments, following policy and procedure.
  • Follow Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures
  • Demostrate TSA core values in all work related activities.

The successful applicant will need to work well in a team but also be able to work independently.

This is a casual position. The shop is located in Manunda, Cairns.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
  • Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
  • Supportive and encouraging organisation

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE

  • Demonstrated customer service skills/retail experience
  • Demonstrated understanding of cash handling procedures.
  • Reasonable level of computing skills.
  • Willing to be flexible to work during weekdays as well as weekends
  • Willing to travel between various retail locations in the Area Reasonable level of communication skills.

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.

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