Retail Assistant - Edgecliff

ALDI Stores Australia is hiring a Retail Assistant for an onsite role in Edgecliff, NSW. ALDI traces its roots back to 1913 and entered the Australian grocery market in 2001, growing to almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres across five states. The company brands itself as Good Different, aiming to offer great products at low prices while supporting people and communities. This role suits someone who enjoys variety, working as part of a team, and helping customers get what they need every day.

You’ll join a busy store environment where you get exposure to all areas, not just one department. The position is based in Edgecliff and is on site, with stores open every day including weekends and holidays. The team looks for people with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn, even if you’re new to retail. If that sounds like you, this could be a solid starting point for a retail career with a clear path for growth.

ALDI emphasises not only its stores but its purpose and community impact, including extensive staff training and opportunities for internal progression. The role lists an average of 15-20 hours per week and notes permanent part-time perks such as paid leave, parental leave and sick leave. Full weekend availability is described as advantageous, and the company highlights wellbeing programs, confidential support services, and health-related perks designed to support staff through life’s moments.

What your day might look like in the aisles

Store Assistants are described as the backbone of ALDI stores, delivering friendly service at the registers while helping customers find what they need. You’ll also be responsible for keeping shelves stocked, making sure products are in date and correctly priced, and helping to set up appealing displays for ALDI special buys. Maintaining a tidy, welcoming store environment is part of the job, so you’ll stay organized and ready to assist shoppers throughout the day.

In practice, this means moving across different areas of the store rather than sticking to one zone, which gives you variety and a chance to learn how the whole operation runs. It’s a role built on hands-on tasks, teamwork, and a steady focus on accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Must-have requirements and nice-to-haves

To fit in well with the team, ALDI is looking for people who bring these core attributes:

• a positive attitude
• a strong work ethic
• a willingness to learn

Nice-to-have traits that could give you an edge include the following:

• availability across weekends, which is noted as advantageous
• an interest in training and career opportunities within a company that promotes from within
• enjoyment of working in a friendly, small-team environment

Pay, benefits and practical details

The role pays an hourly rate of $32.76 plus shift allowances. The posting notes an average of 15-20 hours per week and highlights permanent part-time perks like paid leave, parental leave and sick leave. Full weekend availability is advantageous and would align well with the store’s daily needs. ALDI offers wellbeing benefits through the MyALDI Wellbeing program, including discounted access to Fitness Passport and health insurance. There is support during important life moments, including paid parental leave, superannuation on parental leave, up to 5 days paid compassionate leave, natural disaster leave and emergency services leave. An Employee Assistance Program is available to staff and their families at no cost, and there is free physiotherapy for non-work-related issues. The company describes a friendly, supportive environment with small teams and a strong focus on sustainability and community impact.

Advice for applicants

Lead your resume with a line that highlights your positive attitude and willingness to learn, and note you’re interested in the extensive training and internal progression ALDI offers.

Back up your claims with concrete examples from past roles or everyday life, such as helping customers at a checkout, stocking shelves, keeping products in date and correctly priced, and creating eye-catching displays, even if those tasks came from school or volunteer work. Quantify when you can to show impact.

Be ready to talk about your ability to work across different store areas and your flexibility with shifts, especially weekends. Have a clear short story about a time you learned something quickly or adapted to a new task on the job.

When you reach the interview, ask about the first 90 days of training and how progression works within the company. A good question to pose is how ALDI supports internal promotions and what success looks like for a new store assistant during the initial period.