Floating Retail Store Assistant - Melbourne

Working with us feels like joining a crew of changemakers who actually get it. At Save the Children Australia, we’re all about bold ideas, big energy, and making your work count for something real. Together, we don’t just talk about change—we chase it fearlessly, creating brighter futures for kids and communities who need it most.

A place to make a difference:

This permanent part-time gig (around 21 hours a week: 3 weekdays + 1 Saturday) is your chance to step up as a Floating Retail Store Assistant—a role made for impact-driven legends who want their work to matter. You’ll keep our Melbourne Op Shops buzzing, not just with epic finds and bargains, but with purpose — every sale fuels programs that change kids’ lives for real.

You will make a difference by:

A place to feel valued:

Every purchase in our Op Shops fuels programs that protect and empower kids — it’s impact with style. You’ll vibe with awesome volunteers, get backed by a supportive retail crew, and join an organisation that’s all about diversity, inclusion, and fearless changemakers making the world brighter.

This role requires:

A place to belong:

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Applications close COB Monday 8th December 2025.

Position Description – Floating Retail Store Assistant

For more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it's straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at people.culture@savethechildren.org.au. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact people.culture@savethechildren.org.au for further support.