Sales assistant
The Salvation Army Thrift Shop - Craigieburn

The Salvation Army Australia is a faith based organisation, giving hope where it’s needed most. Across Australia – in cities, country towns and rural communities. Its work touches every demographic and age group. The Salvation Army is involved in national issues while also bringing hope to people who may be experiencing hardship or injustice. Since their foundations in the nineteenth century, the Salvation Army speaks about justice, compassion, and other issues that support the welfare of people.

The Salvation Army Stores and op shops specialise in the sale of pre-loved items generously donated by the Australian public. Ranging from its family stores and thrift shops to its well known Salvos Stores, all stores sell quality used goods, including furniture, clothing and shoes, homewares and books. You can find a second-hand or vintage piece at an affordable price while helping raise funds to support the Salvos vital work in the community. If you are a student that is committed to the wellbeing of people of all ages and believes in fairness and decency, this placement is for you.

Skills You Might Learn

This placement will enable the student to to develop a deeper understanding of OHS in a workplace, enhance employability skills, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as job-readiness and retail experience.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Maybe you would like to get creative and design eye-catching window displays?
• Or perhaps you are a treasure hunter and can spot a designer brand a mile off!
• Or maybe you prefer a more physical role of transporting and sorting donations?
• Or you love to connect with people working on the register and shop floor?

These are only a few examples of the tasks you may be doing!

Student Requirements

This role involves dealing with people from all walks of life on a daily basis, so a welcoming personality is essential, as is an understanding of the ethos of the Salvation Army.
If you have a passion for helping your community and environment, a positive attitude, want to make new friends and learn more from a successful retailer, we’d love to hear from you!

Dress Requirements

Smart casual clothing with closed-toe comfortable shoes.

Special Transport Requirements

Please refer to PTV ap for route options.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
• CUA30213 - Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events