Shop Assistant

2 days ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia St Vincent de Paul Society NSW Full time $45,000 - $55,000 per year

Company description:

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY NSW

Job description:

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

Your Role

  • Learn new skills and grow your retail career at Vinnies
  • Be part of Vinnies good works
  • Not-for-profit tax saving option to reduce taxable income and keep more of your income.

The Vinnies shop in Wollongong (on Crown St) needs a new casual Shop Assistant to support their busy retail team. You will assist in various aspects of store operations, including providing customers with great shopping experience and contributing to achieving sales goals. You will have good sales acumen and ability to work well with other team members.

Your Responsibility

  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Ensure compliance with Vinnies policies and procedures
  • Replenish stock on the sales floor
  • Use your creative flair in assisting with visual merchandising
  • Sort and price items according to Vinnies pricing guidelines
  • Contribute to achieving sales targets of the store.

You Will Need

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Flexibility and availability during weekends and peak times
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Energetic drive to support the team in achieving sales targets
  • Understanding of fashion and trends.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don't wait - apply now, we are interviewing as we receive applications.

We offer:

  • Supportive Team - Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
  • Boost Your Take-Home Pay - Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
  • Career Progression - Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
  • Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth.
  • Wellbeing Support - EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being.
  • Inclusive Culture - Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
  • Leave Benefits - Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.

We offer:

Not-for-profit tax saving option to reduce taxable income and keep more of your income.


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