Thrift Shop Assistant - Dandenong, Australia - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Dandenong, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Number of Positions Available:
1

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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and mostloved 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.

Why this role matters

Corps is a community-focused church, partnering with the wider community to help transform one life at a time with the love of Jesus.

This is achieved through Sunday Worship Services, Community Support and Emergency Relief, Thrift Shop engagement, and small groups.

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven Thrift Shop Assistant who will provide assistance to the Thrift Shop Manager and Assistant Thrift Shop Manager,

ensure maximisation of sales and productivity and Coordinate and supervise volunteers (when required).

You will successfully

Maximise sales and revenue through processing of donations to the store by receiving, sorting, pricing, hanging of saleable goods and disposal of nonsaleable goods
Deliver excellence in customer service by responding to customer needs, and actively seeking opportunities to connect customers to TSA mission
Ensure that that the shops operate efficiently and effectively in the absence of the managers
Supervise volunteers in the absence of the Assistant Manger
Provide supervisory assistance to the Assistant Manager and Shop Manager
Monitor shop for security purposes
Store budgets achieved weekly
Assist Thrift Shop Manager with reporting and administration duties (when required)
POS is used in accordance with policies

This is a casual role, located in Dandenong, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the General Retail Award.

You will have

Relevant Retail experience
Experience in supervision (highly desirable)
Qualifications in retail management (highly desirable)
A National Police Record Check is required.
Physical ability to safely sit, stand, walk regularly and for long periods of time
Physical ability to push, pull, lift, carry items up to 10 kilos in weight.
Physical ability to climb ladders.

What we offer

Flexible working conditions

Employee Assistance Program

Independent confidential counselling service
Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
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. W_
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 National Police Check._
We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_