Furniture Assistant

Position Description: The Auction Salon Furniture Assistant (Full Time)
Reporting to: Furniture Manager
Location: Hawthorn, Melbourne

Overview: Leonard Joel is seeking a positive, motivated and physically fit person to assist in the administration, preparation and facilitation of the Furniture & Interiors Auction. The Furniture auction is part of The Auction Salon at Leonard Joel, Australia’s longest running weekly auction featuring Georgian, Victorian, Post-War and Contemporary furniture and interior / decorative items.  

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): 

• Work efficiently and collaboratively with the Furniture & Interiors team to assist in the assembly, display and facilitation of 40-50 Furniture & Interiors Auctions per year 
• Primary point of contact for client communications for The Auction Salon Furniture team 
• Provide high quality client service and liaison in person, via email and phone 
• Assist in the identification and appraisal of furniture and furnishings for Furniture & Interiors Auction and for the quarterly Fine Auctions 
• Work effectively under pressure, ensuring tasks are addressed in a timely manner 
• Stock Consignment: valuation, consignment, cataloguing and photography of stock 
• Stock Management: monitor and manage storage facilities and inventory of items in storage and ensure and the safe handling of clients' property at all times 
• Proactive and efficient facilitation of post-auction sales and participation in reaching auction budgets 
• A good level of physical fitness and the ability to adopt safe handling practices for moving, assembling and merchandising furniture for auction is required 
• Please note this role involves regular manual handling including lifting and moving heavy items and standing for extended periods of time.

Experience: Some knowledge of modern and/or antique furniture styles. Previous client facing and administrative experience preferred. Previous heavy lifting / labour intensive work experience essential.  

To apply, please email a CV and cover letter to Chiara Curcio: [email protected] addressing the key selection criteria including relevant experience. Applications without these details will not be considered.