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Store Team Member
Role summary
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The Store Team Member supports daily supermarket operations by assisting customers, replenishing shelves, maintaining store presentation, handling stock, operating checkout systems where required, and following health, safety and food-handling procedures. Applicants generally need a customer-focused attitude, reliability, clear communication and the ability to work effectively in a team. Previous retail experience is helpful but often not essential, as training is provided. Candidates should be comfortable standing for extended periods, lifting and moving stock safely, working flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays, and adapting to a busy environment. A strong commitment to friendly service, accuracy, cleanliness and Woolworths’ safety standards is expected.
Can I work in Australia?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Sales assistants and shop-floor staff are not on the Core Skills list; only retail managers and buyers can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423+; a working holiday visa is the usual route for shop work.
Before you apply: Shop-floor jobs need no professional licence. Pharmacists do: they must register with the local regulator, and one qualified abroad often has to pass local exams first. Selling alcohol can need a short course and certificate, for example in Australia.
Watch for: Shop jobs go to people with work rights, including working holiday visa holders (6 months with one employer); there is no sponsorship route for sales assistants.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List (Subclass 482 instrument, LIN 24/089). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Retail & Consumer jobs in Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Varies by employer |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer pays the nomination fee and training levy (by law); visa fee AUD 4,015, paid by you or the employer |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Pay and discount | Retail award floor, adult Level 1: AUD 27.81 an hour from 1 July 2026; casuals get 25% extra (by law) |
| Contract | Full-time, part-time or casual; a working holiday visa allows 6 months with one employer |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Woolworths Supermarkets
Woolworths Supermarkets is one of Australia’s largest supermarket retailers and part of Woolworths Group. It operates a nationwide network of supermarkets, online grocery services and related retail businesses, supplying customers with fresh food, groceries, household products and everyday essentials. The company employs a large workforce across stores, distribution centres, technology, customer service and corporate functions. Woolworths places strong emphasis on customer service, food quality, safety, inclusion and supporting local communities. Store Team Members are central to the customer experience, helping keep stores stocked, welcoming and efficient. Employment conditions can vary by role, location, employment type and applicable retail awards or enterprise agreements. The company commonly offers training, flexible work arrangements in some roles, staff benefits and opportunities to progress into supervisory, specialist or management positions.