Shop Assistant

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.

We are proud of our inclusive workplace and believe diversity is one of our greatest strengths in supporting local communities.

For more information about working at Vinnies please click here.

📍 Location: Balgowlah | Permanent Part-time Role: 24 hours per week 

💰 Generous tax-free packaging benefits: to boost your take-home pay

❤️ Work with a passionate, supportive and values led team 

Your Role

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, energetic environment where no two days are the same. You will be working with a passionate team and making a real difference through the power of pre-loved fashion. If you enjoy staying active, have a great eye for quality and style, and love helping customers find something special, this role offers the chance to build strong retail skills while supporting a meaningful cause.

Your Responsibility

• Delivering friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable customer service

• Receiving, sorting and pricing donated stock in line with Vinnies guidelines

• Replenishing shelves and racks to keep the store looking full and inviting

• Using your creativity to assist with visual merchandising

• Supporting the team to achieve daily sales targets

• Following Vinnies policies and procedures at all times

You Will Need

• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for customer service

• A good understanding of fashion, trends and quality pre-loved items

• High energy and a willingness to get stuck in and support the team

• Strong organisation and time management skills

• Flexibility to work weekends and peak trading periods

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

Any queries please contact careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au 

We offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life. 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.