Student Jobs at JB HiFi

JB HiFi Job Application for Students

Loud, lary and always good for a bargain, JB Hi-Fi is an Aussie success story.

JB Hi-Fi, which also owns The Good Guys, focuses on the sale and rental of consumer electronics, home appliances, films, music, software and games. Its stores are famously crammed with both product and marketing material, done up in the trademark yellow and black branding.

The chain is also known as one of Australia’s biggest employers of students.

JB Hi-Fi employer info

• Size: Australia’s largest home entertainment retailer ($4 billion turnover in 2019.)
• Number of locations: 303.
• Number of employees: ~12,500 (across JB Hifi and subsidiaries.)

What casual positions does JB Hi-Fi offer?

1. Media Advisor

The perfect role for lovers of media and entertainment, whether in film, music, gaming or software form, specialist JB Hi-Fi media advisors are the on-hand experts who can talk customers through their purchase options. No formal experience is required, although a good knowledge of the media in question is a must. You’ll also need to be personable, flexible with your schedule, and happy to work on your feet.

2. Retail Salesperson

This one is for the deal makers. Generally found in the home appliance and consumer electronics areas of the store, retail salespeople are granted a licence to do deals, and will earn an uncapped commission on top of a base wage for doing so. A vibrant personality and previous sales experience is preferred (although it’s not a must.)

3. Storeperson

As a JB Hi-Fi storeperson you’ll be in charge of stock inventory, using a computerised system to process incoming and outgoing goods. You may also be tasked with making deliveries, as well as some general store duties such as restocking. Attention to detail and physical strength are valuable traits.

4. Office Administrator

A JB Hi-Fi Office Administrator will be in charge of such tasks as daily cash count and balancing, daily bank deposits, timesheet review and payroll processing. Previous office administration experience, strong time management skills, and a good handle on the Microsoft Suite are essential.

How do I get a job at JB Hi-Fi?

JB Hi-Fi uses its own jobs site to advertise open roles. The site walks potential workers through the JB Hi-Fi employer proposition, descriptions of roles, the current vacancies and the application and hiring processes.

Like many other consumer goods retailers, JB Hi-Fi enjoys a relatively consistent level of business through the year, before things ramp up towards Christmas. This means that many stores look for extra help over the summer break, making this the perfect opportunity for students looking for a temporary summer job.

Casual workers make up the majority of the JB Hi-Fi workforce, and with around 12,500 team members between the store and its subsidiary The Good Guys, there are always positions that need to be filled.

What is the average pay for a JB Hi-Fi casual worker?

According to PayScale the average hourly pay rate at JB Hi-Fi across all roles is $20.40 an hour.

JB Hi-Fi generally pays according to the retail award rate, which changes depending on a worker’s age, role and hours. To find out the award rate of a specific job, use the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Pay Calculator. It should be noted that while all salespeople are paid a retail level 1 salary, the earning potential is far beyond that hourly figure because of the opportunity to make commission on sales. Commissions range from $0.01 to $100+ per item sold.

The perks of working at JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi offers its team members a number of tempting employee benefits, including:

1. Shift and work hour flexibility.
2. Being a member of a fun and vibrant team.
3. Incredible staff discounts: reviews on Glassdoor have reported that employees get products at cost price +10%, which regularly equates to 50% of the RRP or better.

How old do you have to be to work at JB HiFi?

Generally, JB HiFi will employ staff from the age of 15. However, check with the official JB HiFi website for their latest employment guidelines and hiring age.