Op Shop Assistant
- Serve customers and support daily operations at The Ashy Op Shop in Ashburton.
- Sort, price and display donated items, helping pre-loved goods find new homes.
- Bring retail experience, strong customer service and communication skills, and the ability to handle physically active work; volunteer support experience is desirable.
Professional Treasure Hunter Wanted!
Can you spot a hidden gem in a pile of donations?
Love a good op shop find? Enjoy meeting people? Not afraid to sort, price, tidy and occasionally wonder, "What on earth is this?"
Then The Ashy Op Shop in Ashburton is looking for you.
Hours & Location
We're seeking an Op Shop Assistant to join us:
- 2-4 days per week
- 9.00am – 4.30pm
- Ashburton
What You'll Be Doing
You'll help keep The Ashy buzzing by serving customers, sorting donations, creating great displays and helping pre-loved treasures find their next home.
What You'll Need to Succeed
We're after someone with energy, initiative, a friendly face and a good sense of humour.
Better still, you'll be part of BASSCARE, helping us make a difference.
- At least 1 year of experience in retail, ideally within an opportunity shop or charity retail environment.
- Strong customer service and communication skills with a genuine passion for helping people.
- Experience in supervising or support volunteers (highly desirable).
- Good understanding of charity retail.
- A current and satisfactory Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
- Current working rights in Australia.
- Comfortable working in a physically active role that involves lifting and moving items up to 15kg, regular walking, extended periods on your feet and the safe use of step ladders.
Why work at BASSCARE?
- Not-for-Profit salary packaging – up to $15,900 per year + Meals & Entertainment benefits
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assist Program (EAP)
- Access to our amazing Recognition and Reward program
- Regular social functions
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
A little about BASSCARE
The Ashy is part of BASSCARE, a local not-for-profit organisation that supports older people to live well, stay connected and be part of their community. We are committed to providing safe, respectful and quality care in an aged care environment.
By working at The Ashy, you're not just selling great pre-loved finds. You're helping support services that make a real difference.
How to Apply
If this sounds like your kind of workplace, we'd love to hear from you!
Send us your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you are the right fit.
BASSCARE would like to thank you for taking the time to submit your application.
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