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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 skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

A voluntary Retail Assistant supports the manager in charge, in the day-to-day operations of a Salvos Stores.

Salvos Stores is the retail arm of The Salvation Army and operates over 340 retail stores in Australia. Salvos Stores operates as a fully functioning retail business, recycling pre-loved goods and relying heavily on the generosity of the public.

Salvos Stores maintains a professional retail network and dedicated store staff and volunteers, professional Support and State Offices, a great team of retail managers, and a highly effective operations team.

Willingness to promote and work in accordance with The Salvation Army’s

(and Salvos Stores) mission, vision and values, with particular regard to

excellence of service.

Provides positive influence in the workplace.

Demonstrates Integrity, openness and honesty.

Teamwork and cooperation.

Displays a level of energy and commitment.

Punctual and reliable.

About you:
Open to new ideas.

Willing to make a difference.

Willing to learn about retail.

Passionate about serving customers.

Willing to make friends and have fun.
- Follow Policy & Procedures forCustomer Service
- Give customers full attention
- Treats customers as their priority
- Sorting and Pricing
- Sorting area is clear of all potential hazards
- OH&S procedures maintained whilst sorting
- Sorting area safely maintained, no potential hazards
- Merchandising and Display of Stock
- Place stock on shop floor in appropriate areas
- All stock displayed in correct departments
- Follow Housekeeping Policy & Procedures
- Clean store as per Manager’s instructions
- Designated areas are cleaned as requested
- Follow Workplace Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
- All Hazards reported immediately to line manager
- Accidents/incidents reported immediately to line manager
- Attend tool box meetings as rostered/required
- Hazards documented appropriately
- 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 related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. _
- Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a National Police Check._