Shop Assistant

Employment Term Permanent Part Time (16 hours per week) Location Gympie Remuneration $26.55 p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay) + commission program for high performers About Footprints Footprints Thrift Shops directly supports UnitingCare in funding a range of impactful programs we deliver to provide care and dignity to older Australians, people living with disability or mental illness, and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Role: Retail Assistant As a Retail Assistant you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered, contributing to the meaningful work of Footprints Thrift Shops. Your part in our Footprints team 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? Passion for retail and a genuine desire to enjoy a fast paced, ever‑changing environment Passion for your local community and building relationships to 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 16 hours per week Closing note Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found. Benefits NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take‑home pay by salary packaging everyday expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. Watch the video to learn more. 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 leave 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 celebrations such as 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 providing welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children. We implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services. We address child abuse and neglect immediately and appropriately if it occurs. Diversity & Inclusion Everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our mission and values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person, keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm. #J-18808-Ljbffr