Shop Assistant

Remuneration: $33.18p/hr + Super +NFPSalary Packaging(save tax and increase your take home pay)+ commission program for high performers Make a meaningful difference withLifeline Lifeline Queensland is part of a national network bringing hope to Australians doing it tough. Around 750 lives are lost to suicide every year in Queensland. Through our state-wide footprint of crisis support, training and retail services, and the compassionate offer of support, we can save lives. As aRetail Assistant ,you’llbe encouraged to grow,developand feel empowered,contributing tothemeaningfulwork ofQueensland’sleadingcharity retail brand .Everyday our120storesacross Queenslandsell donated goods,giving pre-loved items a second lifeand bringing in profit to support our Crisis Support Line and suicide prevention services. Let’smake a meaningful difference, together. Your part in our Lifeline team Along with your passionforyour local communityand providing great customer servicein a retail environmentyouwill: Ensure product merchandising & store presentation is of a high standard Complete inventory management & stocktaking Assist Customers with enquiries and sales What makes a difference for us? To be successful for this role you will need to be/have: Passion for retail and a genuine desire to enjoy a fast paced, ever-changing environment Passion for your local community and building relationshipsto understand local needs The ability to recognise potential and promote store growth Be self-motivated and show initiative Have a positive attitude and good personal presentation Be able to provide first class customer service Be able to work independently as well as within a team Be available to work weekends Applications will be reviewed as they arereceived, andtherefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found. What makes a difference for you? NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplained Staff Discounts: Participation in our team member purchasing program A recognition and rewards platform , providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leav e and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave , offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family Joining our Lifeline, team, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr