Costco Australia Is Now Open in Melbourne Docklands
In a joint announcement today with Industry, Trade and Industrial Relations Minister Martin Pakula, Costco confirmed it is seeking 225 full time and part employees for its Docklands store.
The membership warehouse will open in July 2009 and mark the international retailer’s first location in Australia.
For you guys who dont know anything about Costco wholesale, Costco is a membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing our members the best possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise. They provide a wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of specialty departments and exclusive member services, all designed to make your shopping experience a pleasurable one.
“We are thrilled to be bringing Costco’s low warehouse prices to Australia,” said Costco Australian Country Manager, Patrick Noone. “We look forward to contributing to the community in many ways, and to making a positive impact on the local job market.”
Costco is recognized worldwide for providing its employees with real living wages – the highest in the industry in the United States. In addition it is known around the world for its ethical business practices.
Other benefits to Costco employees include flexible schedules, excellent hourly wages (above award), free Costco membership and equal employment opportunities. Like other Costco locations, the Docklands warehouse will offer quality, name-brand and private label merchandise at great values. Costco helps businesses save money on supplies and on items for resale, and provides a wide range of products and services for personal use as well.
The new Costco Docklands store in Melbourne will feature a variety of convenient specialty departments including a fresh bakery, fresh meat, fresh produce, fresh deli, rotisserie chicken, optical department, one-hour photos, tyre centre and food court. Costco has 53 million cardholders at 535 locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, England, Scotland, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan. Costco’s home office is located at Issaquah, Wash. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol COST.
Costco Membership advantages:
- Substantially reduced prices
- Wide range of quality branded products
- High quality fresh foods departments, including fresh meat, produce and bakery
- Purchase supplies and resale merchandise from one source
- Immediate availability - Open 7 days a week
- Exclusive early shopping hours for Business members only
- The warehouse is self service with products packaged and sold in bulk quantities
- Membership is valid at all our locations worldwide
Costco is an exclusive wholesale cash and carry membership warehouse club. Membership is required.
Costco Wholesale Australia offers two types of membership:
Costco Business Membership
Business Membership ($55 annually) is available to all licensed businesses, nonprofit organisations, government agencies, farmers and ranchers. Business identification (ABN certificate/registration of business or three pieces of business ID) is required when applying for Business Membership.
Costco Gold Star Membership
Gold Star Membership ($60 annually) is available for individuals who do not qualify for a Business Membership. One piece of identity must be presented (Drivers licence, proof of age or valid passport).
Now selling memberships Online and 7 days a week at Docklands warehouse (381 Footscray Road, Docklands VIC) prior to opening.
To apply for employment at Costco Australia Wholesale, please visit the CostCo website.