Getting a job in retail

For every stage of your career journey, the resources below can help you find the retail job that is the best fit for you. 

Skills and Jobs Centres

Contact your local Skills and Jobs Centre (opens in a new window)for qualified, independent advice and support on training, career planning and finding a job in your area.

Search for jobs and careers

Explore these retail related job and career sites:

• Jobs Victoria - general job resources(opens in a new window) and earn and learn jobs(opens in a new window) (see transport and logistics section for opportunities in retail and service).

Related organisations and government agencies

Find out more about the retail industry through these related organisations and government agencies:

• Business Victoria(opens in a new window)
• Australian Retailers Association(opens in a new window)
• National Retail Association(opens in a new window).

Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, explore these resources for more information:

• Barring Djinang – Aboriginal employment in the Victorian public sector programs(opens in a new window)
  Pathways for Aboriginal university and vocational students for employment in the Victorian public service
• Indigenous Employment Australia(opens in a new window)
  Job search site for sustainable jobs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• APM Indigenous Job Seekers(opens in a new window)
  Job seeking service for Indigenous Australians
• Indigenous Apprenticeships Program(opens in a new window)
  Pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to start a career in the Australian Public Service
• Maxima(opens in a new window)
  First Nations traineeships and employment opportunities in a range of industries.

Licensing and regulatory information

Licensing and regulatory requirements may apply for individual courses and occupations in the retail industry. Ask your training provider for details.

Resources to plan your next steps

Visit our retail industry profile to find out about:

• what it’s like to work in retail, and some of the jobs you could do 
• training and skills to work in the industry, and financial assistance to help pay for your course
• help getting a job in retail, and industry job forecasts for Victoria
• other free resources and advice to plan your training and career.

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