Clothing Hub Senior Consultant
- Northern Community Church of Christ (incl Northern Community CareWorks)
- Preston VIC, Australia
- 05 Mar, 2026
Job Description
Play a key role in the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the Clothing Hub, working closely with other staff, volunteers, and partner agencies.....
Do you believe that dignity begins with being seen, heard, and well cared for?
Northern Community is seeking a Clothing Hub Senior Consultant to provide personalised, respectful wardrobe consultations for individuals and families experiencing vulnerability. This is a hands‑on, people‑focused role where your eye for clothing, heart for community, love for Jesus and ability to work collaboratively will make a real difference.
We're looking to fill this role as soon as possible. Applications close 30 March 2026.
About the Role
As the Clothing Hub Senior Consultant, you will offer private, appointment‑based consultations that help clients select clothing suited to their needs, preferences, and circumstances — always with dignity, generosity, and care. You’ll also play a key role in the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the Clothing Hub, working closely with other staff, volunteers, and partner agencies.
This is a casual role (10–15 hours per week) reporting to the Northern Community Church of Christ Ministry Team Leader. (This normally made up of 3 x 5 hr shifts)
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide personalised clothing consultations in a welcoming and respectful environment
- Liaise with and develop ongoing effective working relationships with support workers and agencies
- Manage fair and equitable distribution of clothing
- Maintain a high standard of visual merchandising and presentation
- Support, train, and guide volunteers where appropriate
- Manage stock control/warehousing, ordering, receiving, and record‑keeping
- Collect basic client and stock movement data
- Work collaboratively with CareWorks staff and the Northern Community Church of Christ Ministry Team Leader
- Contribute to a clean, safe, and well‑organised workspace
- Attend regular staff meetings and participate in OHS processes
About You
You’re calm under pressure, deeply empathetic, and comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds. You bring both practical skills and a values‑driven approach to your work with a desire to see your Christian faith expressed in practical ways.
You will ideally have:
- Experience in clothing retail, fashion, or wardrobe consultation
- Strong interpersonal skills and a non‑judgmental approach
- Experience in the social and community sector (desirable)
- Confidence working independently and as part of a team (including volunteers)
- Experience with stock management (Xero inventory knowledge is an advantage)
- Excellent organisation, time‑management, and attention to detail
- Ability to perform physical tasks necessary for the role, including but not limited to lifting an 8kg box above head, and regular walking up and down 5 steps throughout the shift.
- A commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice
- Alignment with the purpose and values of Northern Community
- A current Federal Police Check and Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a compassionate, community‑focused organisation
- Have practical opportunities to outwork your Christian faith in caring for others
- Use your skills to make a tangible difference in people’s lives
- Work in a supportive team environment with meaningful purpose
- Enjoy a role that blends people, creativity, and service
How to Apply:
Please submit by 30 March 2026
1. Your current resume, and
2. A cover letter with written responses to the application questions below
Applications should demonstrate both your skills and your heart for this work.
Application Questions
Please answer the following questions (suggested length: 150–300 words per question):
1. What draws you to this role at Northern Community, and what does dignity-centred service mean to you in practice?
2. Tell us about your experience working with clients or customers in a one-to-one setting.
How do you build trust, especially with people who may feel vulnerable or anxious?
3. Describe your experience with clothing, fashion, or retail environments.
How would you use these skills to support clients in a community service context?
4. This role involves working with volunteers and partner agencies.
Can you share an example of how you’ve worked collaboratively with others to achieve a positive outcome?
5. How do you stay organised and calm when managing appointments, stock, and competing priorities?
6. Northern Community values a heart for God demonstrated through empathy, generosity, and fairness.
How do these values show up in the way you work?
Do Applicants need to have Permission to work in Australia?
In the mid-1990s, a group of four Church of Christ congregations began earnest discussions about coming together to achieve more than they could by going it alone. On the 7th November 1999, Northern Community Church of Christ held its first service.
In 2003, the Church commenced CareWorks, our community services arm, and in 2004, we moved to our current location at 81-91 High Street, Preston. In 2018, CareWorks separated out and became an organisation with its own governance and fully independent financial responsibility.
Northern continues to explore how God might want us to continue using the resources we are blessed with to help people live their lives well and connect with their Creator. Through the potential redevelopment of our current site, we are working through what God would want us to do, to be a blessing to our community. While we have more questions than answers, we trust that God will reveal the right plans at the right time. While the next building project we possibly engage in will not be completed in a day, we believe with God’s help, we can do the seemingly impossible.