Join the Crew at Rip Curl | Peak Casual Sales Assistant | Whitfords The Search Starts Here.

Peak trade is on the horizon, and we're looking for excellent people to join the crew at Rip Curl Whitfords.

If you’re keen to gain retail experience, pick up extra hours and be part of a team that lives and breathes surf and adventure, this could be your next Search.

Peak Trade Opportunity

This is a casual position supporting our store through the busy peak trade period, with opportunities for additional hours during key trading weeks.

We're looking for Peak Casual Sales Assistants who can join the crew from mid-November or December 2026 and support the team through to mid-January 2027.

To thrive during peak trade, You’ll need full and flexible availability is essential across weekdays, weekends, public holidays and late-night trade and key trading periods.

Why You'll Love It

- A supportive crew and a great team culture
- Generous staff discounts across Rip Curl and Kathmandu
- Valuable retail experience in a fast-paced environment
- Opportunities to learn, grow and explore future roles
- 24/7 access to health and wellbeing support
- The chance to be part of a global surf and adventure brand

Here's Where You Come In As a Peak Casual Sales Assistant at Rip Curl, you'll:

- Deliver exceptional customer service and create genuine customer connections
- Help customers find the right products and share your product knowledge
- Support the team during busy trading periods and promotional events
- Keep the store looking fresh, organised and ready for trade
- Assist with stock replenishment and day-to-day store operations
- Bring positive energy, flexibility and a team-first mindset to every shift

Peak trade is one of the most exciting times of the year in our stores, and you'll play an important role in helping the team deliver an exceptional customer experience from start to finish.

What We're Looking For





You'll thrive in this role if you’re:

- Friendly, energetic and confident connecting with customers
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable, adaptable and ready to jump in
- A great team player with a positive attitude
- Keen to learn and contribute

Retail or customer service experience is great, but it's your attitude, energy and willingness to learn that we're really looking for.

About Rip Curl

Founded in Torquay in 1969, Rip Curl is The Ultimate Surfing Company, born from a relentless pursuit for waves, adventure and freedom known as The Search.

Today, The Search continues to inspire everything we do, from the products we make and athletes we support, to the experiences we create for customers around the world.

Built by surfers, for surfers, Rip Curl has been leading the surf industry for more than 50 years. As a certified B Corp, we're committed to creating positive impact for people and planet while staying true to our roots.

Ready to Join the Crew?

Bring your energy to Rip Curl this peak trade season. Apply now and make your next Search count.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at KMD Brands

At KMD Brands, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people — across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical and mental ability.

We know that when our team reflects the communities we serve, we create better outcomes for everyone. We proudly acknowledge and pay respect to Tangata Whenua, the Indigenous Nations, First Peoples, and Custodians of the lands and waterways on which our brand head offices reside in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Their enduring connection to land, waters, and culture continues to inspire and guide us.

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