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Store Team Member
Role summary
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The Store Team Member role involves serving customers, operating registers, replenishing shelves, checking product quality, maintaining clean and safe store areas, and supporting online or in-store orders where required. Candidates should have a friendly, reliable attitude, good communication skills, and a willingness to work as part of a team. Previous retail experience is helpful but generally not essential, as training is provided. The role requires physical activity, including standing, lifting and moving stock, along with availability for varied shifts such as mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Candidates are expected to follow safety procedures, provide helpful service, work efficiently, and represent Woolworths Metro professionally.
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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 Metro
Woolworths Metro is the convenience-focused store network of Woolworths Group, one of Australia's largest retail businesses. Metro stores are generally located in city centres, transport hubs, neighbourhoods and other high-traffic areas, offering groceries, fresh food, ready-to-eat meals and everyday essentials. Woolworths Group employs a large national workforce across supermarkets, supply chains, digital operations and support offices. The company places strong emphasis on customer service, team collaboration, food safety, inclusion and responsible business practices. Store Team Members help create a convenient and welcoming shopping experience by keeping shelves stocked, assisting customers and maintaining efficient daily operations. Benefits may include training, employee discounts, flexible work arrangements and opportunities to progress into supervisory or specialist retail roles, depending on the position and employment agreement.