Senior Retail Assistant

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FULL-TIME SENIOR RETAIL ASSISTANT

Picton
  • 36–38 hours per week • $25–$30/hr (experience-based)

Start: Anytime from now

We’re a friendly, locally-owned gift, souvenir, and variety store in the heart of Picton. With a steady mix of locals, year-round ferry travellers and busy cruise-ship days in summer, we welcome everyone.

Locals rely on us for everyday essentials, last minute gifts, school project supplies and those hard to find items. We are a community hub that also welcomes travellers from around the world. From the practical to the memorable, we take pride in helping people find what they need.

We’re looking for an intelligent, engaging, energetic full-timer who takes initiative and has the potential to grow into a future manager.

About the Role

This is a senior, trusted position — perfect for someone who enjoys responsibility and variety.

You will be responsible for:

  • Opening and closing the store
  • Running the shop confidently on your own
  • Ensuring friendly, intuitive customer service
  • Managing weekend and part-time staff
  • Keeping the store tidy, organised, and well-presented
  • Managing stock levels across all product categories
  • Maintaining strong visual standards for displays
  • Ordering from supplier websites
  • Using strong maths and problem-solving skills in daily tasks
  • Working one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday)

Who We’re Looking For

We valuebrains, initiative, and the ability to think on your feet. If you’re the kind of person who picks things up quickly, you’ll fit right in.

You are:

  • Intelligent and quick to learn
  • Engaging, friendly, and confident with all kinds of customers
  • Energetic and proactive — you see what needs doing and do it
  • Comfortable working alone and taking responsibility
  • Comfortable being on your feet for most of the day
  • Strong with numbers
  • Happy to work one weekend day and be flexible during busy periods (cruise ship days, summer and Christmas)
  • Willing to take on more responsibility over time
  • First aid trained — or willing to get it

Prior retail experience will give you an advantage.

Hours & Pay
  • 36–38 hours per week
  • Mostly consistent roster, with the ability to be flexible during summer cruise-ship days, school holidays and Christmas
  • $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience and capability
  • Standard retail hours
Why Join Us
  • Small, supportive team environment
  • A varied role with real responsibility
  • Training provided, including First Aid certification
  • Build transferable skills
  • Opportunity to take on more responsibility over time
  • Work in a bright, friendly store with a huge variety of products
  • Interact with our friendly local community
  • Be part of a business that values initiative and growth

Please include a cover letter.

Applicants will be emailed a questionnaire to fill out and return via email.

All applications are treated in confidence.

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