Retail Assistant Couple – Remote Coastal Northern Territory (4068878)
Job Description
Retail Assistant Couple – Remote Coastal Northern Territory
Bring your retail experience, strong customer service skills, and hands-on work ethic to a welcoming remote coastal community in the Northern Territory. We are seeking a reliable and motivated couple who can confidently assist customers, manage stock, maintain high presentation standards, and thrive in a small team environment. A minimum six-month commitment is essential, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to remote living.
Located in a friendly coastal township, you’ll enjoy access to local stores, supermarkets, takeaway options, sporting facilities, a swimming pool, and essential community services, while experiencing a unique part of the Northern Territory.
Immediate Start
Pay Information: (Retail Award-Level 1)
- $34.76 per hour Monday-Friday + Penalty Rates
- Free shared house accommodation
- Electricity contribution of approximately $40 per week
- Travel assistance provided from Darwin return
The Role
Based within the community’s local store, this is a varied and hands-on position that plays an important role in supporting both locals and visitors. The successful couple will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day retail operations and customer service.
Duties Include
- Providing friendly and professional customer service
- Cash handling and point-of-sale operations
- Replenishing shelves, fridges, and freezers
- Unloading cartons and pallets
- Stock rotation and receiving weekly deliveries
- Merchandising and display presentation
- General store cleaning and maintenance
- Assisting with stocktakes and ordering processes
- Supporting other operational duties as required
- Additional hours may be available assisting with housekeeping within the local motel
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience in retail, customer service, or a similar role
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Physically capable of handling stock and manual tasks
- Forklift licence highly regarded
- Ability to commit to a minimum of six months
- Comfortable living and working in a remote community environment
Additional Information
- Access is via an unsealed road from Darwin during the dry season
- Return airfares from Darwin provided
- Telstra is the only available mobile network
This is an excellent opportunity for a couple seeking stable employment, attractive accommodation benefits, and the chance to become part of a close-knit coastal community while gaining valuable remote-area experience.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to start your remote adventure and feel you are the right candidate for this role, we would love to hear from you – please forward your resume to jobs@mlkarecruitment.com.au or click ‘Apply Now’ above.
All applications are handled on a confidential basis.
Note, due to confidentiality on some roles, not all our positions are externally advertised.
Who We Are:
MLKA Hospitality Recruitment are industry leaders in remote, regional and outback hospitality employment Australia wide. Australian owned and operated since 2008.
Our roles offer an excellent opportunity for skilled hospitality staff to embark on an adventurous career, experiencing the REAL Australia.
We recruit for equal opportunity employers.
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Escape the high cost and stresses of city living with a fantastic live in role – accommodation packages are provided with all roles.
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