Retail Jobs in Australia

We recruit across the full spectrum of retail and consumer goods employment. In-store roles include sales assistants, team leaders, store managers, and visual merchandisers. We also place candidates in warehousing and distribution centre roles that support major retail supply chains, as well as head office functions such as buying, planning, category management, marketing, and operations. If your background is in retail in any capacity, we likely have relevant opportunities.

All three. Retail is one of the most flexible employment sectors in Australia, and we recruit across casual, part-time, full-time, and contract arrangements. Casual and part-time positions make up a significant share of what we place, particularly for in-store and distribution roles. If you have availability constraints or are looking for work that fits around study or other commitments, we can help match you to roles that suit your schedule.

Yes. Beyond traditional retail, we work with FMCG companies and consumer products businesses that need sales representatives, territory managers, merchandisers, demand planners, and supply chain specialists. These roles sit adjacent to retail but are distinct from in-store positions, they tend to be field-based, account management-focused, or supply chain-oriented. If your background is in consumer goods rather than pure retail, you'll still find relevant opportunities here.

We recruit nationally. Retail roles are concentrated in metropolitan areas — particularly Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, but we also fill positions in regional towns, shopping centres, and distribution facilities outside major cities. Some distribution and fulfilment centre roles are based in outer-suburban or light industrial areas rather than CBDs.

It depends on the role. Entry-level in-store positions often require little or no prior retail experience, making them a strong option for first-time job seekers or those returning to work. Supervisory, management, buying, and supply chain roles require relevant experience and, in some cases, tertiary qualifications. Our consultants can advise on what's realistic for your background and help identify where your experience transfers most effectively.

Yes. Peak trading periods, particularly the pre-Christmas season, end-of-financial-year sales, and major promotional events drive significant demand for casual and temporary retail workers. Registering with Chandler Macleod ahead of these periods ensures our consultants have your details on file when volume recruitment ramps up. Setting up a job alert is also a good way to be notified as seasonal roles are listed.

Browse the current listings on this page and apply directly to any role that interests you. If nothing is listed right now, register your details and create a job alert so we can contact you when suitable positions become available. Our retail recruitment consultants are active across Australia and regularly add new roles as client briefs come in.