Christmas Casual Opportunities 2025

Apply now Job no: 540938
Work type: Casual, Limited Tenure
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Categories: Christmas

Generations of customers look forward to the Christmas magic that only David Jones can offer.

At David Jones, we inspire our customers by creating magical moments, for a shopping experience Like No Other. Friendly, efficient & high-energy team members ensure our customers are delighted with their Christmas experience and the warm connections built in-store.

David Jones is currently seeking energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our Christmas Casual team. We are hiring Sales Professionals, across departments including Toys, Fashion, Beauty and Homewares, as well as Logistics Assistants to support our back-of-house operations working across in-store fulfilment and the loading dock.

Our seasonal period commences in September 2025 and finishes at the end of January 2026. Start dates will be staggered, dependent on the needs of the business, with peak trading in November and December.

Our Sales Professionals are

• Customer-obsessed and go out of their way to keep the customer front of mind in all decisions
• Passionate about retail and love connecting with others
• Enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated to providing an in-store experience Like No Other

Our Logistics Assistants

• Complete tasks such as receiving stock, marking off items received, unboxing items, hanging items, ticketing, security tagging, picking orders for customers and wrapping/packaging orders ensuring timelines are met
• Liaise effectively and build stakeholder relationships with colleagues and external vendors
• Are team players who are inspired to achieve individual and team success

You must be available to work 3 or more days per week, and we require adequate availability across Black Friday & Cyber Weekend at the end of November, as well as in the lead-up to Christmas & Boxing Day.

Join our team this Christmas and bring the in-store customer experience to life This role is essential, to ensure we deliver an exceptional experience Like No Other for our customers this Christmas. Apply now to be a part of the magic that is David Jones.

Our recruitment process

• Quick Apply: Submit your CV and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Face-to-Face Meet: Selected candidates will be invited to a Recruitment Showcase to see how they fit into the team and wider business at David Jones.

About Us

Since 1838, David Jones' limitless quest for innovation and progress established the brand as Australia's original influencer in fashion and lifestyle. Having revolutionised the way Australians shop, David Jones' creation of a social centre inspired and created lasting memories for past, present and future generations. Today, our vision to inspire Like No Other drives us to continue this legacy in our ambitious purpose to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.

Our Thriving cultural pillars inspire our people to deliver on our vision and purpose. We are Customer Obsessed; curious to understand and dedicated to delighting them with seamless solutions as one team. We care for our people, customers, partners and community by creating Inclusive environments through belonging and respect. We Empower with implied trust to act with integrity, value our unique skills and be accountable for our decisions. We constantly seek Innovative ways of improving, changing and exploring ways that we can inspire.

David Jones is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Advertised: 16 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time