Casual Thrift Shop Assistant

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- 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.
Why work for us

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

Our Thrift Shop located in Ashburton, is a great place to find fantastic bargains including quality clothing, essential home items and furniture fully sourced by local donations. All profits made go to funding vital community activities and programs within the community and the Corps.

Why this role matters

We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive Thrift Shop Assistant to assist the Thrift Shop Manager and Assistant Thrift Shop Manager ensuring quality customer service, diligence in cash handling and banking, quality sorting of donated goods, pricing and maintaining the general appearance and upkeep of the shop.

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 non-saleable goods
- Optimal store stock levels are maintained to maximize sales and revenue
- Deliver excellence in customer service
- Assist in organization of store promotions
- Ensure that that the shops runs efficiently and effectively in the absence of the managers
- Assist volunteers
- Assist with the store financial processes including completion of daily cash reconciliation, preparation of cash floats and banking
- Ensure the cleaning and maintenance of store and facilities are upheld

This is a casual position. Salary and conditions are in accordance with General Retail Award Level 2.

As a Thrift Shop Assistant at the Salvos you will enjoy:

- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

What we're looking for
- Experience working with volunteers (desirable)
- Retail experience
- Basic working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel
- Certificate in Retail Operations / Diploma of Business (desirable)
- A current VIC Drivers Licence
- Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia
- 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_