Retail Assistant | Thrift Emporium
Retail Assistant | Thrift Emporium Employment Term: Casual Location: Capalaba (Brand New Store!) Remuneration: $***** p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay) + commission program for high performers
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.
Make a meaningful difference with Thrift Emporium Thrift Emporium Shops directly support UnitingCare in funding a range of impactful programs we deliver to provide care and dignity to older Australians, people living with disability or mental illness, and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
As a Retail Assistant you'll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered, contributing to the meaningful work of our Thrift Emporium Shops.
Let's make a meaningful difference, together.
Your part in our Thrift Emporium team
Along with a passion for your local community and providing great customer service in a retail environment you will:
Ensure product merchandising & store presentation is of a high standard
Complete inventory management & stocktaking
Assist Customers with enquiries and sales
What makes a difference for us?
To be successful for this role you will need to be/have:
Passion for retail and a genuine desire to enjoy a fast paced, ever-changing environment
Passion for your local community and building relationships to understand local needs
The ability to recognise potential and promote store growth
Be self-motivated and show initiative
Have a positive attitude and good personal presentation
Be able to provide first class customer service
Be able to work independently as well as within a team
Be available to work weekends
What makes a difference for you?
NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
Staff Discounts: Participation in our team member purchasing program A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration,



wellbeing and employee assistance programs
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
We'd love you to be part of our UnitingCare family Joining our Lifeline, team, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family.
The second-largest Queensland employer, we're a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years.
Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme
Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here.
At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation,



disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and protected for every person.
We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support.
We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person.
We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support.
We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard.
Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.
UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital.
When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger.
We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do.
People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts.
For more than 100 years we've been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

We're on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness.
We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team.
People who stand up for what is right.
Who are open to new ideas.
Who champion innovation.
Who lead through learning, and lead by example.
So, if you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it's time you joined our UnitingCare familiy.
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