About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, providing support, safety, community and opportunity in times of personal crisis and national grief.

About The Role

Number of Positions Available: 1

Elwood Salvos Store is seeking a sales assistant to support the Store Manager with day‑to‑day operations and create an inspiring in‑store experience. This is a permanent, full‑time role located in Elwood, VIC. Salary and conditions follow the Retail General Industry Award, Level3.

You Will Assist With

- 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

- Retail sales experience is advantageous but not essential.
- Strong customer‑service skills.
- Demonstrated passion and proven ability to deliver outstanding results in a rewarding, complex retail setting.
- Alignment with the values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration and diversity.
- High energy, hands‑on individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.




- Flexible to work a rolling roster including weekends and prepared to work across various locations in the retail area.

Benefits

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
- Generous paid parental leave for primary (12 weeks) and secondary carers.
- Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5days paid leave per year to experience work in other TSA programmes.
- Staff store discount.
- No Sunday work – promote work‑life balance.
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives, including a fitness passport.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports – Burra Burra Network, cultural events, Sorry Business and ceremonial leave (up to 10days).
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.

How To Apply

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions.

We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are a child‑safe organisation. All child‑facing roles will require a mandatory Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

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📌 Sales Assistant - Elwood (Bendigo)
🏢 The Salvation Army
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