Retail Assistant

Retail Assistant | Lifeline 

• Employment Term: Christmas casual position commencing in September up until January 2026 (may be opportunity for hours following this date if you’re seeking longer term employment)

• Location: Floating position offering hours across our Northlakes, Burpengary, Rothwell, Brendale and Lawnton Lifeline Retail stores

• Remuneration: $33.18 p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay) + commission program for high performers  

INTERVIEWS FOR THIS POSITION WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 27TH OF AUGUST AT GEEBUNG

PLEASE NOTE AVAILABILITY OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS WEEK IS REQUIRED

Make a meaningful difference with Lifeline 

Lifeline Queensland is part of a national network bringing hope to Australians doing it tough. Around 750 lives are lost to suicide every year in Queensland. Through our state-wide footprint of crisis support, training and retail services, and the compassionate offer of support, we can save lives. 

As a Retail Assistant, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered, contributing to the meaningful work of Queensland’s leading charity retail brand. Everyday our 120 stores across Queensland sell donated goods, giving pre-loved items a second life and bringing in profit to support our Crisis Support Line and suicide prevention services.  

Let’s make a meaningful difference, together. 

Your part in our Lifeline team  

Along with your passion for your local community and providing great customer service in a retail environment you will: 

• Ensure product merchandising & store presentation is of a high standard 

• Complete inventory management & stocktaking 

• Assist Customers with enquiries and sales 

What makes a difference for us?  

To be successful for this role you will need to be/have: 

• Passion for retail and a genuine desire to enjoy a fast paced, ever-changing environment 

• Passion for your local community and building relationships to understand local needs  

• The ability to recognise potential and promote store growth 

• Be self-motivated and show initiative 

• Have a positive attitude and good personal presentation 

• Be able to provide first class customer service 

• Be able to work independently as well as within a team 

• Be available to work weekends 

What makes a difference for you? 

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits

• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program

• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference 

Diversity & Inclusion 

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.  

Safe workplace 

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.