Take your first step in your Business career by becoming a retail trainee at North Melbourne Football Club

  • Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced, exciting environment
  • Get paid while studying for a nationally recognised qualification
  • Great variety & job satisfaction

ABOUT THE ROLE

AFL SportsReady currently has an exciting position available for someone wanting to pursue a career in the Retail industry. 

The successful applicant will be legally employed by AFL SportsReady, but will work on-site with North Melbourne Football Club and receive an accredited Retail qualification (on successful completion).

For more information about the Host Employer please visit:www.northmelbournefc.com.au

Reporting to the Head of Merchandise, the purpose of this role will be to support the development of the North Melbourne Football Club as part of their merchandise team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Produce weekly, monthly and yearly reports as requested Merchandise Manager
  • Produce daily reports from the merchandise POS system.
  • Ensure all monies gathered through match day activities and member events are handled in accordance with the Finance Policy including full reconciliation, fraud prevention and theft management
  • Develop initiatives to increase the average yield per transaction at the Roo Shop and at Club matches and events.
  • Ensure contact data gathered through all customer interactions with the Club is added to the NMFC membership database
  • Undertake key retail operations including the Roo Shop at Arden Street, Game Day & Event Sales.
  • Ensure the Roo Shop at Arden Street is well presented and merchandise is displayed in accordance with the high standards of NMFC
  • Undertake all aspects of game day operations (including interstate and regional games)
  • Ensure stock level on hand meet key targets and older stock is sold within desired timeframes
  • Ensure all stock is accurately entered in the merchandise POS system on delivery
  • Perform regular stock-takes to ensure stock on hand matches the stock levels in the merchandise POS system
  • The success of our Club depends on our ability to live the Shinboner Spirit. It’s what we do, how we act, the decisions we make and how we work together. In whatever we do, we will test it against the values. Belonging, Being Real, Being Bold and Never Being Beaten.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

  • A permanent right to work in Australia
  • Interest in AFL
  • Strong communication skills
  • Great organisational skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Capacity to problem-solve
  • Attention to detail
  • Previous retail experience

Preferred

  • Drivers Licence
  • Valid Health Care Card

SALARY

The successful candidate will receive:

  • National Training Wage Award + 9.5% Superannuation
  • Fully funded qualification

TRAINEE BENEFITS

As a member of the AFL SportsReady team, you can:

  • Earn the national training wage while you learn
  • Take the first steps of your career in an industry of your choice
  • Obtain on-the-job training and essential work experience
  • Complete a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III or IV)
  • Entry to our University partners + course credit (Diploma – conditions apply)
  • Be supported every step of the way

MORE INFORMATION

People with tertiary qualifications need not apply. Position is best suited to a:

  • Person with previous retail experience

Applications for this position will close: Thursday, 3rd of March, 2016 5PM and must include:

  • A tailored cover letter
  • An up to date resume / CV

For more information on this position or any other opportunities at AFL SportsReady, please contact:

Peter Filandia, Field Officer – AFL industry
T: 03 8413 3517
M: 0418 109 704
E: peter.filandia@aflsportsready.com.au