Shop Assistant

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.  The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

Your Role

We are looking for full-time Retail Sales Assistant to join our flagship Vinnies store on Crown Street. This vibrant store is packed with high quality pre-loved treasures and attracts a fashion forward customer base.  Your passion for fashion, eye for visual merchandising and commitment to delivering an exceptional in-store experience will be key to your success. Local knowledge and an understanding of customer style and brand preferences will be highly valued.  You will work with a team that thrives on team coordination.

Your Responsibility

• Deliver outstanding customer service
• Follow Vinnies policies and procedures
• Replenish and maintain stock on the sales floor
• Use your creativity to support visual merchandising
• Sort and price stock in line with Vinnies guidelines
• Contribute to achieving store sales targets

You Will Need

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Flexibility to work weekends and peak trading times
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Energy and enthusiasm to support team success
• A good understanding of fashion and current trends

Apply Now

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

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.