Casual Sales Assistant

The Salvation Army Australia

Casual Sales Assistant supporting Salvation Army retail operations across Chatswood and Neutral Bay stores. Handling sales, donations, customer service, and visual merchandising.

Posted 9/8/2026full-timeChatswood • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong customer service skills and retail sales experience while supporting day-to-day operations in a retail environment. Committed to upholding The Salvation Army's core values and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Retail Sales ExperienceCustomer Service SkillsVisual MerchandisingWorking With Children CheckNationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

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Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsHigh EnergyFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Point Of Sale Devices

Certifications & Qualifications

Working With Children CheckNationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Industry Keywords

Retail OperationsVisual MerchandisingCustomer ServiceOccupational Health And SafetyDonations Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day operations across the Chatswood and Neutral Bay Salvos Stores
Conduct retail sales and operate Point of Sale devices
Sort, price, and prepare donations for sale
Assist in visual merchandising and store presentation
Provide exceptional customer service
Display stock in correct departments according to policy and procedure
Follow Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
Demonstrate The Salvation Army's core values in all work-related activities
Report to the Area Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Retail sales experience highly regarded but not essential
Strong customer service skills
Genuine passion and ability to deliver outstanding results
Alignment with values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity
High energy, hands-on individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Flexibility to work a rolling roster including weekends
Preparedness to work across various locations in the retail area
Successful completion of a Working with Children Check for child-facing roles
Mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for all roles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit
Range of consumer discounts
Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives
Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency
Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts
Staff store discount