Bookshop Assistant – Central Catholic Bookshop

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne Full time

Bookshop Assistant – Central Catholic Bookshop

Approx. 4 shifts per fortnight | Includes 1 weekend & 1 weekday shift

Are you passionate about books, customer service, and working in a welcoming, faith-based environment? The Central Catholic Bookshop, located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD next to St. Francis Church, is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Casual Bookshop Assistant to join our team.

As part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, our bookshop offers a unique opportunity to work in a meaningful setting that supports the spiritual and intellectual life of our community.

What You Will Do:

- Deliver warm, attentive customer service in person, over the phone, and via email
- Assist with the receipt, display, and sale of goods
- Process payments securely using Circlesoft Software
- Take and manage customer and stakeholder orders (in-store, online, and by phone)
- Pack and dispatch online and telephone orders efficiently
- Order stock and assist with inventory management
- Support the Bookshop Manager and Retail Accounts Assistant with sales and operations
- Open and close the shop as required, following security procedures

What We’re Looking For:

- A genuine interest in books and motivation to work within a Catholic environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliability and flexibility to work approx. 4 shifts per fortnight (including weekends)
- Previous retail / customer focused experience
- Comfortable using point-of-sale systems and basic computer applications

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a supportive team in a beautiful heritage location
- Enjoy meaningful work that connects with the wider Catholic community
- Gain experience in retail and customer service in a values-driven environment

How to Apply

If you feel your skills and experience align with the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please click apply to submit your resume and brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

Employment is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Checks. To be successful in this role you must hold valid working rights in Australia.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and vulnerable adults. It is a requirement across our organisation that all clergy, employees and volunteers have a valid working with children check.

Application closing date: 21 September, 2025 Contact person Claire - Book Shop ManagerApply Now

At the heart of who we are is not all the buildings but the person of Jesus Christ, who enters into our lives and who we then share with others.

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