About the Role
To generate funds in support of BSL Programs through recycling donations and the participation of volunteers in a safe and welcoming environment. Also support all retail operations as directed by store manager.
Responsibilities
- Ensure high quality reputation through providing high quality, courteous and professional customer service, sales and merchandising
- Ensure customer requests are met in a professional and timely manner
- Ensure the store and back of house areas are clean and tidy at all times
- Ensure donations are sorted according to the Social Enterprises retail standards
- Assist with the display, sale and stock control of product including furniture, whitegoods and clothing
Requirements
- Previous retail experience in recycled goods is preferred but not essential
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment to achieve objectives
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise and work with volunteers, staff and people from diverse backgrounds
- Professional manner and high customer service focus
- Proof of working rights in Australia
Skills
- Customer service
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
Location
- East/South-Eastern Melbourne Suburbs
Work Type
- Casual
Salary/Compensations
- $28.65 per hour plus 25% casual loading and 12% superannuation
Benefits
- Salary packaging options up to $18,500 annually
- Career development opportunities
- Leave loading of 17.5%
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted health insurance
- Free flu shots each year
About the Company
- We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.
- The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.
- BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
- Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.
