The Retail Industry in Australia
The retail industry in Australia is vibrant, exciting, ever-changing, dynamic and never boring!
What makes up the Retail Industry in Australia?
National retailers such as; Myers, David Jones, Woolworths and Coles. Smaller independent retailers such as restaurants, coffee shops, liquor stores and clothing outlets – the list is endless. Whatever arm of the industry you choose and in whatever State of Australia you choose to visit, be ready for some hard work and some great rewards!
Many jobs are provided, both for those who enjoy travelling the world and for those who consider the retail industry as their chosen profession.
Here are some examples of jobs that may interest you as you travel around our great country:
- Shop Attendant
- Customer service officer
- Retail Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Food Service personnel
- Bottle Shop or Liquor Store Attendant
Many of these positions are available on a ‘casual' basis, ie your hours of work may vary from one week to another, which may suit your lifestyle. Given that the retail industry works at all hours of the day and night as well as weekends, to get as many shifts as you want you must be prepared to work when the work is there!
You'll make friends from all around the world, adapt to working in another country and get those great opportunities that only travel will bring.
To find out more about what is required to work in retail in Australia, contact us or visit our training courses page.
