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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Join a welcoming team making a real impact in the Katherine community.
Katherine Salvos Stores are looking for a friendly, community-minded Casual Sales Assistant who enjoys hands-on work and connecting with people. In this role, you’ll support the Store Manager with day-to-day operations and help create a positive, welcoming experience for customers, donors and community members.
This position requires availability on a Saturday.
Helping customers at the counter and operating Point-of-Sale systems
Receiving, sorting and pricing donations
Supporting visual merchandising and keeping the store looking great
Providing warm, helpful and inclusive customer service
Ensuring products are displayed in the right areas
Following all safety procedures
Living out The Salvation Army’s values in your everyday work
You don’t need retail experience to apply; we are looking for the right attitude and a commitment to supporting the Katherine community.
Great customer service skills and a positive attitude
Retail experience is preferred, but not essential
Willingness to learn and contribute to a small, supportive team
Energy, enthusiasm and a hands-on approach
The ability to communicate well with a wide range of people
Flexibility to work a rotating roster (including some weekends)
Alignment with our values: integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration and diversity
Working with Salvos Stores means being part of something bigger. Your work in our Katherine store directly supports The Salvation Army’s community programs across the region.
You’ll also have access to:
Remote Area Housing Benefit to employees who live and work in the area (up to $31,800 tax free) + $2,650 meal/entertainment
Generous leave benefits, including paid parental leave and purchased leave options
Store discounts and access to Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
Training and development to build your skills and confidence
A meaningful, community-focused role where every day makes a difference
If you’re someone who loves helping others, enjoys hands-on work, and wants to make a positive impact in Katherine, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply via the link and include your current CV and a brief cover letter describing how you meet the key requirements.
Applications will close once a suitable candidate is found.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W e are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
