Admin assistant
Irribiz Robinvale

A great opportunity has been offered in the Business Services and Retail Industry as an Administration and Retail Services Assistant at Irribiz Robinvale. This is a great placement opportunity as it will give you a broad range of experiences across different aspects of this business.

Our retail division started life as an outlet for our Major Projects Division and for local growers to gain access to supplies and replacement parts. Irribiz Robinvale has grown into a successful Irrigation business that houses not only Domestic and Commercial Irrigation Supplies but also Swimming Pools and their Accessories and Wood and Gas Fireplaces

If you have a keen interest in the Business Services and Retail Industry as an Administration and Retail Services Assistant, Irribiz Robinvale will give you a great opportunity to gain work experience.

Please share and speak to your Careers Teacher to gain further information.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will gain an understanding of and develop the basic skills related to working in the Business Services and Retail Industry – Administration and Retail Services Assistant.

Students will learn to work in a team, communicate effectively in the workplace, be punctual at all times, present at work in appropriate work attire, follow instructions, complete work with a attention to detail and adhere to OH&S requirements at the work place.

Typical Tasks & Duties

The student will observe and spend time under the direct supervision of experienced staff assisting with general tasks and duties relating to business administration, retail sales and warehousing operations. The tasks and duties will provide business administration and retail skills for students to assist in a retail outlet. Tasks may include assist to prepare for daily activities, customer service, answering phones, taking messages and transferring calls, attending to incoming and outgoing mail, assist with stationery orders, assist with filing system, use office equipment in a safe manner, observing register (point-of-sale) operation and procedures, replenishment of products, merchandise and pricing as well as warehouse operations work to receive stock in storeroom and prepare stock for placement in store. You would be responsible for ensuring the retail store and warehouse is kept orderly and clean, and that goods are secured, properly displayed and stored.

The student may participate in activities as instructed, safely manual handle and use materials and equipment at the work area, clean and maintain the work area and apply OH&S requirements for the Industry.

Student Requirements

Whilst the student is attending the work experience placement they are expected to:
• Show a genuine interest in the Business Services and Retail Industry – Administration and Retail Services Assistant.
• Be neat in appearance, maintain a high level of personal hygiene, willing to observe, listen and learn while working in our team.

Dress Requirements

The student must be well presented and groomed, the student will be required to present in the following work attire;
• Work boots.
• Work pants or shorts.
• Staff issued shirt.
• No inappropriate slogans or ripped clothing.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Student to arrange own transport to and from work.