About the Role

Port Melbourne Salvos Store is seeking a 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. This is a permanent, full‑time role, located in Port Melbourne, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Retail General Industry Award, Level3.

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.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated experience in retail sales 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, hands‑on individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Flexibility to work a rolling roster including weekends and preparedness to work across various retail locations.

Benefits





- 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 8weeks) 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 including a fitness passport.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as Burra Burra Network, cultural events, Sorry Business and ceremonial leave (up to 10days).
- Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on‑the‑job skills and proficiency.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Salvation Army is an Equal Prospect 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.

All child‑facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

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📌 Sales Assistant - Port Melbourne
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Melbourne