- Salary
- $26+
- Location
- Villawood
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Seasonal Production Assistant (Fixed-Term)
Application Deadline: 2 September 2026
Department: Seasonal Manufacturing
Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time
Location: Villawood
Compensation: AU$26.94 / hour
Description
Diversity matters
We are building a brand that represents the people of the world. It’s what you do that counts, and we are always looking to expand perspectives and voices to shape our future. We see you, we celebrate you, we want you!
Who are we?
LUSH is a global manufacturer and retailer of fresh handmade cosmetics. We are also a campaigning company, working across human rights, environmental protection, and animal welfare, and we are dedicated to the practices of fair trade sourcing and supporting sustainable communities. For every creation, Lush uses the freshest, finest, quality ingredients, all sourced from around the globe, guaranteeing a vast selection of vegan and vegetarian raw materials.
Our manufacturing employees create fabulous, top quality LUSH products in our rooms, ensuring they get to the stores ready for eager customers and shop staff.
The role
As a Production Assistant, you will play an important role in our manufacturing process, building your knowledge, developing new skills and becoming a valued part of the team.
We are committed to supporting both new starters and returning seasonal team members to succeed, grow, and achieve their individual goals. With guidance from experienced team members, you’ll be supported in a fun, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.
- Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time contract
- Contract Length: 1-4 months
- Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 6am-2:06pm
- Location: Villawood, NSW. Leightonfield Station is only a short walk from our site, and onsite parking is also available.
Key Responsibilities
You will be:
- Pressing - This is done by hand pressing the powders and mixes to achieve stunning results.
- Pouring - Soaps / Massage bars, a wide selection of products (the majority by hand, skilfully).
- Picking - Customers orders & exquisite gifts, picking items plays a huge part in every area of production.
- Packing - Gift boxes to finished Bath Bombs, from 1 item to 1 pallet, all areas of packing will be experienced in each department.
- Shaping - Hand crafting, by shaping a multitude of some simple and intricate designs with care and precision.
- Filling - Pots and bottles of different sizes from Snow Fairy, Dream cream and Mask of Mag to name but a few, all filled by hand.
- Labelling - Each Item needing labels can be machine or hand placed onto packaged items (bottles/pots) all batch code labels will be fixed by hand.
- Wrapping & Ribboning - With a keen eye and nimble fingers, wrapping, tagging and ribboning is the finishing touch to those gifts produced throughout the day. (Some may be machine wrapped) all of them will be individually bowed and tagged by you.
Desired Skills
- Good communication skills
- Time efficient (punctual)
- Self–motivated and able to use your own initiative
- Be focused with a proactive attitude
- Have a keen eye for detail
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
- Eager to learn new skills
- Be open to a diverse workplace and enjoy working with a team.
You will also be required to do the following:
- Wear Safety boots (we will reimburse up to $100 spent)
- Reach production levels
- Be physically capable of fulfilling the role, including standing for 38 hours per week, lifting, and performing manual tasks
Benefits
- Full training and a supportive learning environment, including an induction day
- 50% discount on LUSH products to keep you smelling and feeling fresh
- A welcome pack of LUSH products
- Paid day off for your birthday
- Bonus structure
- We’re 10% Employee Owned - all colleagues play a role in protecting our ethics, our independence, contributing ideas for the future, and share in the rewards of success when the company is doing well
- Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program with free access to psychological, financial, legal and dietary advice
