Casual | Seasonal Bookseller | QBD Books | CAIRNS
Location: QBD Books Cairns | Cairns Central Shopping Centre
Employment Type: Seasonal Casual Bookseller
Dates: September 2025–January 2026 | 0–38 Hours
Our Vision: We inspire readers, empower lifelong learners and create memorable reading experiences.
Overview
At QBD Books, we believe in the power of stories - to connect, to inspire, and to change lives.
As the country's largest Australian-owned book retailer, we're on a mission to make bookselling an art again.
We're looking for passionate, curious, customer-loving booksellers to help us achieve that goal.
Whether you\'re a seasoned reader or someone who just loves connecting with others, this is your chance to be part of something bigger.
Our Awesome Customer Experience program is at the heart of everything we do - it's how we create meaningful connections, showcase the magic of books, and leave every customer feeling inspired.
Our Perfect Candidate
At QBD Books, we hire for attitude and potential.
We want people who love books, love customers and want to be part of something meaningful.
Our bookstores are a safe space for all readers.
Put the Customer First, Always - your energy and service shape someone's reading journey
Have a Growth Mindset - open to learning, feedback and stretching yourself
Are People People - you make others feel welcome and included, and thrive off human connection
Embrace a Feedback Culture - you give and receive feedback to grow
Stay Curious - about books, people and how to improve
Are Proactive - you don't wait to be asked, you jump in to create amazing customer experiences
Responsibilities
Welcome and connect with customers in a warm, authentic way
Ask outstanding questions to understand what they love to read
Recommend books with passion, knowledge, and heart
Work with your team to achieve sales goals
Celebrate and sell our monthly Book of the Month and VIP offers
Work as part of a supportive, fun, high-performing team
Contribute to store presentation, ensuring our bookstore is organized, easy to navigate and clean, including stock processes such as processing a delivery, completing product lookups and replenishing shelves
Requirements
Ability to work on the floor for long periods of time
Lift boxes of stock up to 15 kg
Able to climb a ladder
Able to push/pull a stock trolley and assist with moving equipment like display tables when required
Flexible availability including late night trade and weekends.
Availability throughout December is essential
Why Join QBD Books?
Be part of a genuine Australian success story
Work with people who love what they do
Access industry leading training via our ACE program
Enjoy generous staff discounts on all products
Know your work and reading has enormous positive benefits on your customer's wellbeing
Grow your skills in customer experience, retail and leadership
We pay award rates with generous bonus and reward programs
We're here to inspire readers and change lives – one book, one conversation, one customer at a time.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Please apply by submitting a resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and your passion for people, sales and reading through Seek or at jobs.qbd.com.au
Please note that due to the expected high demand for this role, only complete applications will be considered and only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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📌 Casual | Seasonal Bookseller | Qbd Books | Cairns
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