Looking for a clear way into a retail role — and wondering if a single online step can speed things up?
This short introduction shows how a candidate in Australia moves from browsing to applying with confidence. It explains signing up on My First Job, completing Job Fit and a concise profile, then using the priority link to the retailer careers site.
Readers learn the essentials to confirm: age 15+, lawful work rights in Australia, and usual availability. Preparing these details in advance cuts errors and saves time.
The process is mobile-friendly and often triggers a chat interview within 5–10 minutes of submission, so watching inbox and email is important.
This section sets expectations for a simple, focused step-by-step pathway that helps a first job seeker apply without fuss and with clear next actions.
Before you start: roles, eligibility and what Woolworths looks for
Knowing which store roles suit your schedule and skills makes the process faster and less stressful. The retailer runs about 1,024 shopfronts and employs roughly 128,000 people across Australia, so there are many entry points.
Candidates should check common entry roles such as Checkout Operator, Nightfill team member, Deli assistant, Online Personal Shopper/Dispatch, Stocktake team member and Delivery Driver. Think about school commitments and when you can realistically work, including evenings and weekends.
Eligibility usually starts at age 15 and applicants must confirm working rights in Australia. Employers value friendliness, attention to detail and basic food‑safety awareness for deli roles. Nightfill and stocktake suit those who prefer quiet shifts and physical tasks.
Pay follows the retail award and varies by age and classification, with on-site training, team discounts and progression opportunities helping with life finance skills and work life balance. Before you begin the application, shortlist a preferred store or two, check transport, and be ready to note weekly availability.
Woolworths jobs application guide: the step‑by‑step process
This section walks through each step so a candidate can complete an online form confidently and quickly.
Step 1: Register or login to My First Job and finish Job Fit plus a short About Me profile. This helps the system find suitable roles and gives a first job checklist to practise strengths.
Step 2: Browse listings, read role duties, hours and perks on the company page. Make sure you note what the hiring team values and your available times.
Step 3: Click Apply now to follow the priority link to the careers site. You may need to login or join that platform to continue.
Step 4: Complete the form with personal details, confirm you are 15+ and state your working rights for Australia. Step 5: Review spelling, proper name capitalisation and save a screenshot of the confirmation page.
Step 6: Monitor email and expect a chat interview within 5–10 minutes of submitting. Keep your job checklist ready—availability, suburb preferences and key achievements—to finish quickly if more fields appear.
*You will stay on the same site.
What happens next: chat interview, video interview and onboarding
Once the form is sent, the process moves fast: short online assessments often appear within minutes. A chat interview invitation usually arrives in about 5–10 minutes. Candidates have 48 hours to finish it and can pause and resume during that window.
The chat interview normally takes 20–25 minutes. Answer clearly and take your time, as this stage decides whether a short video interview follows. If successful, a video link often arrives within a few hours and takes about 10–15 minutes.
Applicants can usually replay and re-record answers before finalising. Dress smart casual for any online or in‑person interview — a plain polo, clean t‑shirt or school uniform is fine.
All key updates and outcomes arrive by phone or email, so check inbox and junk folders. Some people receive an offer after online stages; others are asked to attend a brief virtual or in‑store interview with a manager.
Onboarding mostly happens online. Have working rights documents, bank, tax and superannuation details ready. New hires complete a signed agreement, emergency contact info and short safety training before the first day at the store.
Your next steps to land a role at Woolworths today
A clear checklist and timely follow-up can turn interest into an offer within days. Map out two preferred stores, lock in when you can work, and set up a My First Job account to complete Job Fit and your profile.
Use a first job checklist to gather availability, transport, suburb preference and short achievements. Keep your inbox tidy and check via email and junk folders so you don’t miss chat or video invites.
Apply to a few nearby roles if you can, practise concise answers at home, and prepare onboarding documents like bank, tax and working rights. If help is needed, email contact@myfirstjob.au with the subject line format “Woolworths – [Store] – [Your Name]”.
Revisit the WOW Careers site for more jobs and keep building small skills or volunteer experience to improve life finance skills and your chance of a swift start.
