Join Our Team
The Harry Hartog Bookseller is the heart and soul of our bookshops; the beautiful combination of their passions, expertise and individual quirks plays a tremendous role in making our shops unique and keeping our customers coming back for more.
Being a Harry Hartog Bookseller is much more than a retail job. When you join our team you join a community of people committed to spreading a love of the written word. You become part of a group of individuals driven in their belief that stories – both real and imagined – open the door to worlds you may never have visited, lives you may never have encountered, and experiences you may never have undergone.
With every book you put in a pair of hands, you are contributing to the development of informed, empathetic and perceptive individuals who, in turn, will go on to shape the world we live in.
What Harry Hartog Booksellers Are Made Of
(Or, What We Look For in a Bookseller)
Our booksellers are some of the best in the industry. We seek those who focus on providing an extraordinary customer experience. Our booksellers are friendly, professional and passionate. We inspire our teams to share their love of books with whoever is front of them or on the telephone line. Our booksellers are across the books we stock - both new and old -- and our exciting line of gifts and lifestyle products, ready to make suitable recommendations on both fronts.
We also encourage you to show your initiative when it comes to creating displays, planning and running special events and generating ideas for how to make your bookshop more unique and enticing.
Help us create the Harry Hartog adventure
Harry Hartog is an Australian, family-owned business with an expanding branch network across NSW, ACT, Queensland and South Australia.
Our goal is to create proud and welcoming establishments within our communities. We will strive to keep the passion and legacy of the physical book alive for years to come, and we sincerely hope you will join us in doing so.
Please see our current opportunities below.
We look forward to hearing from you!
For any enquiries please contact hr@harryhartog.com.au
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER - NEW STORE OPENING [Morley | Perth WA]
Harry Hartog is an Australian, family-owned business with a growing network of stores across NSW, ACT, Queensland, South Australia and we are excited to be opening our first location in Western Australia. We are proud to create welcoming spaces that sit at the heart of their communities. Driven by a deep love of books, we are committed to keeping the magic of the physical book alive for generations to come and we invite you to join us on that journey.
We are seeking a passionate and energetic Assistant Manager to join our new Morley WA (Perth) store, located in the newly redeveloped Galleria Shopping Centre. If you love books, thrive on creating exceptional customer experiences, and enjoy leading a team, this is your chance to help shape a vibrant, welcoming store that becomes a true community hub. You’ll support the Store Manager in day-to-day operations, inspire and guide the team, contribute to engaging instore experiences, and bring your creativity and leadership to foster a positive sales culture while making every visit enjoyable, memorable, and full of discovery.
The successful applicant will be required to work a 5-day roster, including one day on weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Store Manager in overseeing day-to-day store operations, ensuring smooth and efficient performance.
- Assist in leading, coaching, and motivating a team of booksellers, including training, rostering, and performance support.
- Lead by example to drive sales performance and encourage a results focused team culture.
- Assist in maintaining high standards of store presentation, visual merchandising, and customer service.
- Encourage the team to achieve sales targets and deliver engaging, memorable customer experiences.
- Provide solutions for customer enquiries, feedback, and complaints professionally, acting as a first point of escalation.
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and values driven workplace culture.
- Assist with inventory management, including stock receivals, transfers, and returns, to support sales and minimise loss.
- Assist in all administrative, financial, and reporting tasks are completed accurately.
- Support in planning and executing instore events, promotions, and displays to drive customer engagement and foot traffic.
Selection Criteria
- Experience in achieving sales results while providing excellent customer service.
- An understanding of retail operations and day to day store management.
- A genuine love of books and a passion for sharing that with others.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect positively with customers and team members.
- Well organised, with effective time management and problem solving skills.
- Leadership experience, with the ability to support, motivate, and develop a team.
- Proficiency in other languages would be advantageous.
Applicants should forward a cover letter outlining your bookselling and leadership experience along with an updated copy of your CV by clicking the ‘Apply’ button today!
Booksellers – NEW STORE OPENING [Morley | Perth WA]
Harry Hartog is an Australian, family-owned business with a growing network of stores across NSW, ACT, Queensland, South Australia and we are excited to be opening our first location in Western Australia. We are proud to create welcoming spaces that sit at the heart of their communities. Driven by a deep love of books, we are committed to keeping the magic of the physical book alive for generations to come and we invite you to join us on that journey.
We are seeking a number of enthusiastic, energetic Booksellers with a passion for all things books to join our new Morley WA (Perth) store, located in the newly redeveloped Galleria Shopping Centre. If you love books, thrive on creating exceptional customer experiences, and enjoy contributing to engaging in-store experiences, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll play an important role in making every customer visit enjoyable, memorable, and full of discovery.
The Booksellers role contributes to the effective running of the bookstore, through attentive customer service and product knowledge. To succeed in this role you will be motivated and passionate about providing a memorable service experience for every customer at our bookstore.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a high level of customer service
- Assist with customer enquiries
- Recommend and sell book and gift items enthusiastically
- Process customer orders and book reservations
- Handling payments by cash, credit card and using gift vouchers
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current titles
- Maintain instore merchandising and displays
- Participate in book events, including author talks and book signings
- Process stock deliveries and returns
Selection Criteria
- Exceptional retail sales and customer service experience
- Passion for books and reading
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- High level of organisational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with stock processing, including receiving, returns and ensuring accurate stock on hand
- Experience with retail software and EFTPOS
Applications
Applicants should forward a cover letter outlining your retail and customer service experience along with an updated copy of your CV by clicking the ‘Apply’ button today!