Part-Time Sales Assistant

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Job Description
Join a welcoming team making a real impact in the Katherine community.

About the Role:

Katherine Salvos Stores are looking for a friendly, community-minded Part-Time Sales Assistant who enjoys hands-on work and connecting with people. In this role, you’ll support the Store Manager with day-to-day operations and help create a positive, welcoming experience for customers, donors and community members.

Responsibilities:

Helping customers at the counter and operating Point-of-Sale systems

Receiving, sorting and pricing donations

Supporting visual merchandising and keeping the store looking great

Providing warm, helpful and inclusive customer service

Ensuring products are displayed in the right areas

Following all safety procedures

Living out The Salvation Army’s values in your everyday work

About You:

You don’t need retail experience to apply; we are looking for the right attitude and a commitment to supporting the Katherine community.

You Will Have:

Great customer service skills and a positive attitude

Retail experience is preferred, but not essential

Willingness to learn and contribute to a small, supportive team

Energy, enthusiasm and a hands-on approach

The ability to communicate well with a wide range of people

Flexibility to work a rotating roster (including some weekends)

Alignment with our values: integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration and diversity

The Benefits:

Working with Salvos Stores means being part of something bigger. Your work in our Katherine store directly supports The Salvation Army’s community programs across the region.

You’ll also have access to:

Remote Area Housing Benefit to employees who live and work in the area (up to $31,800 tax free) + $2,650 meal/entertainment

Generous leave benefits, including paid parental leave and purchased leave options

Store discounts and access to Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives

Training and development to build your skills and confidence

A meaningful, community-focused role where every day makes a difference

How To Apply:

If you’re someone who loves helping others, enjoys hands-on work, and wants to make a positive impact in Katherine, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply via the link and include your current CV and a brief cover letter describing how you meet the key requirements.

Applications will close once a suitable candidate is found.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, ****** orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.