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Peak Period Casual Team Member
Role summary
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This casual role supports Woolworths Supermarkets during busy seasonal periods. Typical duties include serving customers, replenishing shelves, receiving and handling stock, maintaining store presentation, following safety procedures, and assisting across departments as needed. Applicants generally need good communication skills, a helpful attitude, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy retail environment. Availability during peak periods, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, is usually expected. Previous retail experience is helpful but not always required, as training is commonly provided. Candidates should be physically able to stand for extended periods, lift stock safely, follow instructions, and work cooperatively with team members.
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.
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About Woolworths Supermarkets
Woolworths Supermarkets is one of Australia's largest supermarket businesses and forms part of Woolworths Group. It operates a nationwide network of supermarkets, online grocery services and associated retail brands, supplying food, household products and everyday essentials to millions of customers. The company employs a large and diverse workforce across stores, distribution centres, technology, customer service and corporate functions. Store team members help customers, keep shelves stocked, maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation, and support smooth day-to-day operations. Woolworths promotes customer service, teamwork, safety and inclusion, with training and development opportunities available across many roles. Casual and seasonal positions are commonly offered during periods of increased demand, such as Christmas and school holidays. Pay and conditions depend on the applicable enterprise agreement, award classification, age, experience and working hours.