Shop Assistant - First Nations

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.   A for-purpose charity dedicated to supporting individuals and communities experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and social isolation. Currently, roughly 1 in 4 people we assist identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We know that a diverse workforce is better placed to meet the needs of our diverse community, which is why we need more deadly staff like you. 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

• Be part of a diverse and supportive team that helps generate funds for vital community services 
• Training and development opportunities for career growth 
• Not-for-profit salary packaging tax-free benefits, with less tax you keep more of your income. 

Join Vinnies as a full-time Retail Sales Assistant in Waverley, one of our flagship stores in metropolitan Sydney.  Your flair for great fashion and style, excellent customer service skills and energetic drive to achieve your sales goals are vital to become a valued team member.  You will be working in a fast-paced environment so you will also need to be able to think quickly on your feet.

Your Responsibility

• Provide excellent customer service
• Ensure compliance with Vinnies policies and procedures
• Replenish stock on the sales floor
• Use your creative flair in assisting with visual merchandising
• Sort and price items according to Vinnies pricing guidelines
• Contribute to achieving sales targets of the store.

You Will Need

This is an identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

We believe in supporting our employees with benefits that make a real difference:

• First Nations Staff Network:  Annual First Nations Staff Conference bringing together our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff from across the state to connect and embrace culture.
• Sorry Business leave: Paid time off to attend to Sorry Business.
• Paid NAIDOC leave: Paid leave to take part in NAIDOC activities in your local community.
• Salary Packaging: As a NFP, we offer salary sacrifice options of up to $15,900 for everyday expenses like mortgage or car repayments, rent, and bills.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave to cherish those early family moments.

Apply Now

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

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.