Sales assistant
Woolworths Pakenham

This placement is a great chance for students to learn about retail on a large scale in a leading supermarket whose people are at the heart of all they do. It is a great opportunity for students to improve teamwork skills, communication skills and self-confidence.

Skills You Might Learn

Students can attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include : - Communication - Teamwork - Problem solving - Self-management. Students may also attain vital industry specific skills such as product/stock presentation, organisation and replenishment, hygiene and safety standards in the food & retail industry.

Typical Tasks & Duties

This placement will offer students the chance to attain a broad range of retail skills. Specific examples are working as part of a team, learning about placement and presentation of stock and learning how to assist customers to find items. You will be supervised by experienced and knowledgeable staff. Tasks can include shelf stacking, stock display and replenishing stock and cleaning tasks as required.

Student Requirements

NOTE: Students must have completed and uploaded required online safety pre-work modules prior to first day of work.
Students are required to be on time to the work placement. No mobile phones are permitted whilst on the floor in-store. Online Safety pre work must be completed before first day of work placement, login details will be provided at interview.

Dress Requirements

Black pants, a white shirt and closed in black shoes.

Special Transport Requirements

Woolworths Pakenham Market Place is accessible via public transport