Retail Assistant - Summer Hosts

Are you passionate about beauty and get joy from making people feel and look their best?

We are looking for casualRetail Assistants (Summer Hosts) to support our Tasmania stores during the lead up to one of the busiest times of the year.  These positions are anticipated to run from late October into November 2026 through to January 2027, this may be subject to business operational needs.

Our Summer Hosts play a vital role as the face of our stores, creating a welcoming and engaging experience for every customer. They proactively greet customers on the shop floor, provide product knowledge and guidance, and connect customers with the right in-store specialist when needed. Through their support, Summer Hosts help customers feel informed, confident, and empowered throughout their beauty journey.

​​Day-to-day responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional customer experience and create authentic connections with customers 

• Play a key role in supporting the wider team with on-floor presence throughout holiday and ability to pivot (or pirouette as we like to say!) as required 

• Work effectively as part of the team to support running of the store in a safe, fun and efficient way 

What success looks like in this role

• Confidently and consistently delivers exceptional experiences for our customers 

• Demonstrates strong product knowledge for MECCA’s hero brands and products  

• Shows an active commitment to continuous learning and improvement 

• Works effectively and safely as part of the team to ensure the successful running of the store 

• Always upholds the MECCA values 

 Life at MECCA

• World-class education: opportunities to learn direct from brand founders, our education team and MECCAversity 

• Work with the latest products from the world’s top brands 

• Generous discount to spoil yourselves and your immediate family, as well as a generous product allowance, subject to company policy. 

Next steps

• Apply today, we can’t wait to hear all about your love for all things beauty!

• If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to complete an online chat interview. Ensure to keep an eye out on your email inbox (and junk folder) for next steps (20 minutes)

• If successful, you’ll be invited to a 1:1 in-person interview or a group forum either instore or at an arranged venue! (15 minutes)
  - If you need any additional support throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected]

More than skin deep

• At MECCA, we're committed to being a force for good – within and beyond the beauty industry. Through our sustainability program, MECCA M-PACT, we’re transforming our business by building environmental and social sustainability-focused thinking into our operations – from our products and footprint to our brands and suppliers. 

• We believe that beauty has the power to change lives. Through our social change movement, MECCA M-POWER, we support a group of over 20 incredible organisations dedicated to creating a future where the next generation can thrive. We strive to fight for women by ensuring their access to education, improving their health, safety and well-being, empowering female-led businesses, supporting women to become financially secure and independent and elevating women's voices in politics and public life. 

Submit your application for the Holiday period here and come and join Australia’s leading prestige beauty retailer! 

To learn more about life at MECCA Brands, please visit https://www.mecca.com.au/retail-careers.html