At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.

We stand for equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.

We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

- $29.65 base hourly pay rate
- Above award rates and penalty rates (including Sunday and Public Holidays)
- 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
- 15% Co-worker discount
- Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
- Co-worker uniform provided
- Free Co-worker parking
- Free benefits membership (savings and discounts across retailers and service providers)
- Novated leasing and EV subscription options
- Superannuation salary sacrifice
- Fitness Passport membership available
- Bonus programme (where eligible)
- Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional information

- Permanent and temporary positions available ranging from 30 - 40hours/per fortnight across our Product Quality & Recovery and IKEA Food departments.
- As our store operates 7 days per week, you must have the availability to work a rotating roster with a mix of day and evening shifts. Additionally, availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends in a month (both Saturday and Sunday).




- We require adequate availability, without holidays booked, during the peak trading period (from mid-October 2026 to January 2027).
- Additional positions may open during the recruitment period and we may contact you to confirm if you may be interested in other opportunities as well.

ABOUT THIS WORK AREA

We are looking for co-workers to join the following departments.

IKEA Food

IKEA Food brings the IKEA experience to life by serving quality, affordable meals and refreshments in a welcoming and fast-paced environment. From preparing and presenting food to maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness and customer service, you'll work as part of a collaborative team to create enjoyable dining experiences for every visitor while ensuring operations run efficiently and safely.

As an IKEA Food Co-worker, you are:

- Passionate about food quality, presentation, and delivering a memorable customer experience.
- Thrive in a rapid-paced, hands-on environment where no two days are the same.
- Bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a customer-first mindset to everything you do.
- Take pride in maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence.
- Confident in following food safety and HACCP requirements with ability to consistently follow procedures and daily routines.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to learn new skills and take on a variety of tasks across the IKEA Food department.




- Previous hospitality and food preparation experience is beneficial.

Product Quality & Recovery

Our Product Quality & Recovery team plays an important role in creating a great customer experience while reducing waste and maximising the value of our products. By giving products a second chance through As-Is selling, repackaging, and spare parts management, Product Quality & Recovery Co-workers help ensure customers have access to quality IKEA products at affordable prices. They also support product quality and safety processes, working closely with teams across the store to maintain high standards, improve product quality perception, and contribute to a more sustainable business.

As a Product Quality & Recovery Co-worker, you are:

- Passionate about sustainability and giving products a second chance through recovery and reuse.
- Have a strong attention to detail and with training can assess whether products are suitable for selling on the AS-IS shopfloor in IKEA, repackaging or spare parts solutions.
- Take pride in maintaining high standards of product quality and safety.
- Enjoy working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and following established routines and processes.
- A cooperative team player who works effectively across different functions to achieve great customer and business outcomes.
- Proactive, organised, and committed to finding practical solutions that reduce waste and maximise product value.

These roles involve regular manual handling activities, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving products and materials. Successful candidates should be comfortable performing physical tasks throughout their shift while following safe manual handling practices and procedures.

We need people like you

At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!

📌 IKEA Co-worker (Sydney)
🏢 Ikea
📍 Sydney