Shop Assistant

About Us

Join Harris Farm Markets, a growing Australian family-owned fresh food retail brand valued for quality, value, and an outstanding customer experience. We operate with a purpose centered on Greater Goodness—caring for our customers, community, environment, and each other.

Becoming part of our team means contributing to a meaningful mission, exploring diverse career growth opportunities, forging authentic relationships like family, and being appreciated for your true self.

Your Role

We are seeking a dedicated Shop Assistant who will support customers in finding products, maintain fresh and appealing stock displays, and contribute to a team passionate about quality food and warm service. No prior experience is necessary; training will be provided. We value friendliness, pride in one’s work, and a genuine passion for fresh food. Many of our Store Managers began their journey from this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure shelves are fully stocked and rotated to present fresh, attractive merchandise.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and orderliness in the back-of-house areas.
• Monitor product quality, check expiry dates, and apply first-in-first-out inventory methods.
• Manage shelf arrangements to optimize accuracy and customer convenience.
• Deliver attentive and helpful service on the sales floor.
• Adhere to food safety, hygiene protocols, and workplace safety standards.
• Collaborate with teammates to facilitate smooth daily operations.

Candidate Profile

• Passionate about food, with prior experience desirable in fresh food retail environments.
• Detail-oriented and skilled in organizing tasks effectively.
• Physically able to perform manual handling duties and stand for extended periods.
• A dependable team player demonstrating a strong work ethic.
• Availability to work flexible shifts across a 7-day roster including mornings and evenings.

Why Join Us

• Enjoy a varied and physically engaging role.
• Work with a successful and reputable Australian business.
• Benefit from clear pathways for career advancement.

Inclusion Statement

We embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. If you believe you would be a valuable addition to Harris Farm Markets but don’t meet every criterion above, we invite you to reach out and apply.