Number of Positions Available: 1

This is a permanent, part‑time (30 hours per week) role located in Elwood, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Retail General Industry Award, Level 3.

About the Role

Elwood Salvos Store is seeking a talented, values‑driven Sales Assistant to support the Store Manager with day‑to‑day operations and provide an inspiring in‑store experience for our team, customers and community members.

Responsibilities

- Retail sales and operation of Point‑of‑Sale devices.
- Collecting, sorting and pricing donations in store.
- Assist in the development and coordination of visual merchandising and store presentation.
- Provide exceptional Customer Service.
- Display stock in correct departments, following policy and procedure.
- Follow Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures.
- Demonstrate TSA core values in all work‑related activities.

About You

- Demonstrated experience in retail sales, while highly regarded, is not essential.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Genuine passion and proven ability to deliver outstanding results in a rewarding, complex retail environment.
- Alignment with the values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity.
- High energy, hand‑on individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Flexibility to work a rolling roster,



including weekends and readiness to work across various locations in the retail area.

Advantages

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
- Generous Paid Parental Leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers.
- Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
- Staff Store Discount.
- No Sunday work – work‑life balance.
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives, incl Fitness Passport.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as Burra Burra Network, Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days).
- Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on‑the‑job skills and proficiency.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces diverse talent. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. The Salvation Army encourages applications from Aboriginal people 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 successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

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