Casual Retail/Gallery Assistant

At Aboriginal Art Co, our store is more than a retail space. It is a place where people connect with culture, discover incredible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, and hear the stories behind the work.

As we continue to grow and prepare for an exciting new chapter in West End, we are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and reliable Casual Retail Assistant to join our team.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves people, has an eye for beautiful presentation, and wants to work in a creative environment that champions First Nations artists and ethical, authentic art.

Working closely with our team, you will help create a welcoming experience for everyone who walks through our doors. From helping customers find the perfect artwork or gift, to carefully packing online orders and supporting exhibition openings, every day will be different.

About the Role

Our Casual Retail and Gallery Assistant will help with the day-to-day running of the Aboriginal Art Co Store and support our wider exhibitions and events program.

The role includes:

• Providing exceptional customer service and helping achieve sales goals
• Operating the store during rostered shifts
• Cash handling and point of sale transactions
• Responding to customer enquiries in store and online
• Packing and posting artworks and gifts sold through our online shop
• Assisting with website updates, product uploads and stock management
• Helping create social media content and supporting marketing activities
• Maintaining the presentation of the store, including visual merchandising
• Assisting with exhibition openings, events and tours
• Supporting administration, sales reporting and stocktake

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised, confident speaking with customers and genuinely excited about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and culture.

Who We’re Looking For

You might be perfect for this role if you:

• Have previous retail, gallery, museum or customer service experience
• Love creating welcoming and memorable experiences for visitors
• Are organised and happy juggling a range of tasks
• Have strong communication skills and enjoy working with people
• Feel confident using computers, social media and basic online systems
• Have an eye for detail and presentation
• Are available to work weekdays, with occasional evenings or Saturdays for events

Experience with Shopify, online sales, visual merchandising or arts administration would be highly regarded, but most importantly we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, thoughtful and excited to be part of our small team.

Why Work With Us?

Aboriginal Art Co is a values-led organisation dedicated to promoting ethical and authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. We work closely with artists, art centres and communities across Australia and create meaningful experiences through exhibitions, tours, workshops and retail.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work in a creative, purpose-driven organisation
• Be surrounded by inspiring art, artists and stories every day
• Gain experience across retail, exhibitions, events and marketing
• Be part of a supportive and passionate team
• Contribute to meaningful outcomes for First Nations artists and communities

The position is based in Brisbane, with casual weekday/weekend hours and some flexibility around exhibitions and special events.

If you are someone who enjoys connecting with people, takes pride in creating beautiful spaces and wants to be part of an organisation making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit to hello@aboriginalartco.org.

This is an identified position and will only accept applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Excepting resumes all year round.