THE GIG
We're on the hunt for a casual Retail Assistant to join our team across both stores.
The nuts and bolts:
Sales - hit sales targets to fund our incredible programs
Advocacy - sharing the HoMie mission with every customer who walks through the door
Training - using your retail expertise to support young people with on-the-job training
No set days, but can expect 5-15 hours per week, including weekends
ABOUT YOU
You care about social issues and streetwear fashion – but the bottom line is, you're an experienced retailer who is in it for the team, the customers and the community.
You align with our mission, and you can speak to the elements of exceptional customer service.
PLUS:
Your engaging personality and inclusive outlook make it easy for you to connect with people from all walks of life
You can work calmly when challenges arise and are comfortable with change
You can speak sensitively about social issues and understand the importance of empowering language
You can work independently in a thriving store and a tight-knit team
You don't shy away from the expectations of working in Retail
You're excited about advocacy and speaking on HoMie's mission to each person who walks through the door
Ideally, you are geared to work with multicultural Melbourne by being multilingual
ABOUT OUR SPACES
Our stores are our main source of income, and where we foster a community that helps young people feel safe and welcome.
This is your chance to use your experience to increase sales, so we can keep powering our impact-driven programs.
You'll work across both our Fitzroy and Emporium stores.




We are looking for a flexible team player who is happy to enjoy a change of scenery and a chance to soak up the vibes on both sides of town by working across both stores as required.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
Demonstrated ability to hit sales targets
Passionate about fashion, retail, community, and all that HoMie does
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with young people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds
Being multilingual is a big plus, especially if you speak Mandarin
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:
Work for a registered charity and social enterprise that puts people first
We welcome and encourage creativity and self-expression
An engaged and supportive team that knows that fun is an significant part of a vibrant retail store
Opportunities to be actively involved in implementing our Impact Programs in-store
Potential for growth and progression
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
We're actively working towards a fairer society.
We know that the diversity of thought, identity and lived experience on our team is essential to helping us achieve this.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and applicants from all cultural backgrounds to apply.
We also welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.
TRANSPARENCY
While our new CBD store will be fully accessible, the existing structure of our Fitzroy store, a heritage-listed building, has four steps at the entrance and is not currently wheelchair accessible.
This is an ongoing challenge we are striving to address.
If you require any accommodations to support your application, please don't hesitate to ask - you can contact us ****** using the subject line: Casual Senior Sales Assistant.
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📌 Casual Senior Sales Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Westpac Group
📍 Melbourne