Retail Assistant
- Great Adventures, Cairns
- Part time
- Hourly rate $29.18 per hour
- Regular weekend and public holiday work required
- Flexibility to work varied shifts is essential
- Great Perks!
Join the team at Great Adventures and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests visiting the Great Barrier Reef! We’re looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Retail Assistant to work in our Reef Memories souvenir store.
About the Role:
As a Retail Assistant, you’ll be the friendly face greeting our guests and helping them find the perfect memento of their reef experience. You’ll assist with sales, stock presentation, cash handling and maintaining a welcoming and professional retail environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional customer service to all guests
- Maximise sales opportunities through product knowledge and upselling
- Operate the point-of-sale system accurately and efficiently
- Handle cash and EFTPOS transactions and complete daily balancing
- Maintain stock levels and assist with regular stocktakes
- Ensure the store is clean, tidy, and well-presented at all times
- Assist with product displays and merchandising
- Work independently in a small-to-medium–sized souvenir store, maintaining a high level of professionalism
Key Details of the Position:
- Part-time position with varied shifts on a 7-day roster cycle
- Hours between 7:30am–1:30pm
- 3-5 days per week based on operational needs
- Includes regular weekend and public holiday work
- Based at the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven sales record with a strong customer focus
- Previous experience in cash handling and daily balancing of cash registers
- Experience in stock control and stocktaking
- Ability to work independently and without supervision
- Reliable and flexible to work across a rotating roster
- Have unrestricted rights to work in Australia on an ongoing basis
- Well-presented, with excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine interest in the Great Barrier Reef and the local tourism industry
Benefits of joining our Team:
- Stability in a long-established business proud of their inclusive culture and working environment
- Discounted boat tours and cruises for your family and friends
- Discounted diving tours in Cairns and Port Douglas
- A wide range of special discounts with our industry partners and goods suppliers
About Quicksilver Group
We are proudly Australia’s leading Great Barrier Reef tourism company with operations based in Cairns, Port Douglas and Green Island. Our multi-award winning company comprises:
- Quicksilver’s Outer Reef and Low Isles Cruises
- Great Adventures’ Reef and Green Island Cruises
- Silver Series Dive and Snorkel Adventures (Silverswift and Silversonic)
- Poseidon Dive and Snorkel Adventures
- Pro Dive Cairns
- Ocean Spirit
- The eco-sensitive Green Island Resort
Living and working in our unique natural environment brings many rewards and company benefits - the Great Barrier Reef is quite literally our office! We offer flexible working conditions and have career opportunities across a wide range of areas from customer service through to engineering and corporate support. To join our dynamic and professional teams, we seek people with the right attitude and skills who are able to demonstrate values of respect, delivery of amazing customer service while promoting a safe working environment and pride in your work. We look forward to receiving your application.
How to apply
To be considered for this position please provide a cover letter and CV.
To learn more about the Quicksilver Group visit our website https://www.quicksilvergroup.com.au/
For confidential enquiries about this exciting opportunity contact Brooke Devine via email at [email protected]
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