Shop Assistant

Date: 2 Oct 2026

Location: Sutherland, NSW, AU, 2232

Requisition ID: 2462

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

Join the Vinnies retail team in Sutherland as Retail Sales Assistant, work part-time 24 hours per week. If you enjoy engaging with people, loves the buzz of working in a busy retail store filled with quality pre-loved items, don’t miss your opportunity to apply for this role! This role aims to support generating funds that will leave a lasting impact to the Society's good works. You will have a genuine appreciation for the value of pre-loved items generously donated by people in the local community. Win customers through your positive engagement skills and compelling sales pitches that can turn conversations into conversions. You will carry out a range of hands-on retail tasks, including sorting and pricing donated goods, arranging and maintaining attractive visual displays and replenishing stock on shelves and clothing racks. You will also keep the store organised and well-presented for customers.

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.

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.