Make a difference through retail and community connection.
Uniting Communities is looking for a Casual resilient, self-motivated and customer-focused Shop Assistant to join our Goodwill team in Salisbury.
This is more than a traditional retail role.
You'll be working in a community-focused environment where every day can be different.
You'll engage with a diverse range of customers and community members, including people who may be experiencing
homelessness, disadvantage or other challenges
.
We're looking for someone who can remain calm and professional, build positive relationships and provide great customer service, even when situations are challenging.
About the role
As a Shop Assistant, you'll help ensure the store operates smoothly while creating a welcoming and positive experience for customers.
Providing friendly, professional customer service
Welcoming customers and assisting them with their purchases
Responding confidently and professionally to customer enquiries
Processing cash and card transactions
Maintaining accurate cash registers and daily banking
Unpacking, sorting, pricing and displaying donated goods
Restocking shelves and maintaining attractive store displays
Supporting stock control and general store presentation
Maintaining a clean, safe and tidy store environment
Following security, Work Health and Safety and organisational procedures
Working cooperatively with colleagues and the broader Uniting Communities team
The role requires someone who is comfortable
working autonomously, using initiative and managing competing priorities
.
The ability to remain composed, respectful and solution-focused when dealing with challenging situations will be important.
Saturday availability is mandatory for this position and occasionally back up for leave as required.
Experience with
opening and closing a retail store
,



including responsibility for end-of-day procedures, would be highly regarded.
About you
You'll be someone who:
Has previous customer service and/or retail experience
Is confident working independently and taking initiative
Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrates resilience and emotional maturity
Can manage challenging customer interactions professionally
Is organised and attentive to detail
Can manage multiple tasks in a busy retail setting
Has a genuine commitment to providing positive customer experiences
Works well as part of a team while being comfortable working independently
Experience handling
cash and POS systems
is desirable, as is a
Certificate III in Retail or equivalent
.
Why join us?
About Us
Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage, and support people to live the best lives they can.
We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.
Why WorkForUs?
In addition to your salary, you can package up to$15,900per year pre-tax and additionally a$2,650Meals and Entertainment card.
How could working for aNot-For-Profitimpact your take home pay?
Visit our salary packaging provider for details- Access Pay
12 Weeks PaidMaternity Leave
1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff
1 Day of Community Engagement Leave
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Due to the role being available forimmediately, we will be shortlisting and interviewing applications as they aresubmitted.
As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, youngpeopleand vulnerable adults.
All staffare required towork within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks
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📌 Shop Assistant (South Australia)
🏢 Uniting Communities
📍 South Australia