New Character Merchandise Store | Manly

Opening: Sunday, 22 November 2026

Love surf culture, the beach, and meeting people? Join the opening team at a recent character merchandise store in Manly, opening on Sunday, 22 November 2026.

We’re looking for friendly, reliable casual team members to help customers discover our products and create a welcoming shopping experience.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include

- Welcoming customers and helping them choose products
- Processing sales and returns using our POS system
- Replenishing stock and keeping product displays tidy
- Assisting with deliveries and stock checks
- Keeping the store clean and organised
- Depending on your role, opening, closing and sole-charge duties (see Pay and role classifications)
- Our store is cashless; no cash handling or cash banking is required

About you

Previous retail experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience with POS systems, opening and closing procedures, and working independently in a store.

We’re looking for someone who:

- Enjoys helping customers and working in a small team
- Is reliable, punctual, and willing to learn
- Can communicate comfortably with customers in English
- Takes initiative and pays attention to detail
- Has the right to work in Australia

An interest in character merchandise is a plus. If you’re also into surf culture, even better! Japanese language skills are welcome too.

Applicants with customer service experience in other settings are also welcome. Training in our products, systems, and store procedures will be provided.

Availability and hours

Shifts will be available across Monday to Sunday, primarily during daytime trading hours.

We welcome weekday and/or weekend availability.



Weekday daytime availability is particularly welcome. You do not need to be available every day.

Preference will be given to applicants who are looking for a long-term position and can commit to working with us on an ongoing basis.

Expected working hours are approximately 10–25 hours per week, depending on availability and operational needs. Actual shift frequency and hours will be discussed individually.

Trading hours are currently expected to be 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (subject to change).

Please include your available days and times, preferred weekly hours, and earliest start date in your application.

Pay and role classifications

Pay will follow the General Retail Industry Award 2020, with superannuation paid in addition at the statutory rate (currently 12%).

Pay rates vary depending on age, role classification, and applicable weekend or public holiday penalty rates.

Retail Employee Level 1: Standard sales assistant duties, including customer service, POS sales, stock replenishment and routine store presentation.

Retail Employee Level 3: Roles involving responsibility for opening and closing the store, securing the premises, and running the store independently, including cashless end-of-day POS reconciliation.

Final classifications will be determined according to the duties and responsibilities assigned, in accordance with the Award.

Reference adult casual hourly rates (21 years and over),



effective 1 July 2026:

Weekday daytime (Monday–Friday)

- Level 1: $34.76 per hour
- Level 3: $36.11 per hour

Saturday

- Level 1: $41.72 per hour
- Level 3: $43.34 per hour

Sunday

- Level 1: $48.67 per hour
- Level 3: $50.56 per hour

Public holidays

- Level 1: $69.53 per hour
- Level 3: $72.23 per hour

Junior rates (under 21 years of age)

Junior employees may be paid age-based rates in accordance with the Award.

For reference, the minimum weekday daytime casual rates for Retail Employee Level 1 are:

- 18 years: $24.34 per hour
- 19 years: $27.81 per hour
- 20 years: $31.29 per hour (during the first six months of employment with the employer)

Higher rates apply where required by the Award, including relevant changes based on age or length of employment.

All rates include casual loading and exclude superannuation. Weekend and public holiday penalty rates, evening penalties, overtime and other entitlements apply where required by the Award.

How to apply

Please apply through Indeed with your CV and a short introduction, including:

- Your relevant retail or customer service experience
- Your available days and times, preferred weekly hours, and earliest start date
- Why you’d like to join our opening team

We look forward to hearing from you!

Pay: $24.34 – $50.56 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits

- Employee discount

Application Question(s):
- Which days and times are you available to work? Please also include your preferred number of hours per week.
- Are you interested in working with us on an ongoing, long-term basis?

Language:
- English (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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