Employment

Hey there, hoop enthusiasts and future co-workers! Are you looking to join wonderful world of hoop making? Then read below to find out about our current employment opportunities at Bayside Hooping!


Available Positions:

🌟 Hoop Maker

Location: Mordialloc, VIC
Part-time (as needed) with option to gain more hours

About the role

You’ll be assisting with the hands-on assembly of our standard hula hoops, including plain polypro hoops, taping hoops, sectional hoops with the option to learn more advanced hoop making in the future.

Full training is provided - it’s a creative, satisfying, hands-on role, but does require attention to detail and a high level of neatness.

Who This Role Suits

Someone who is:

  • Practical and enjoys hands-on, crafty work

  • Able to follow simple processes

  • Focused, patient, and detail-oriented

  • Independent and self-directed

  • Reliable with deadlines

  • Looking for flexible, casual, creative work

  • Cool with working unsupervised

This is perfect for:

  • Parents

  • Uni students

  • Crafty/creative people

  • Anyone who likes making things and wants flexible extra income

Requirements

  • Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail

  • Ability to work carefully and consistently

  • Reliability and good communication

  • Ability to pick up simple repetitive tasks quickly

Bonus skills (not required):

  • Craft or maker experience

  • Interest in flow arts

  • Experience using hand tools



🌟 Virtual Assistant (Customer Relations)

Location: Work from home (Australian based only)
Approximately 5 hours/week, ongoing role

About the role

You’ll be handling light admin tasks to take pressure off the owner so production can run smoothly. The role is simple, but accuracy, kindness, and professionalism are important.

Main Responsibilities

  • Responding to customer emails and messages (using templates provided)

  • Updating customers about order progress, delays, or questions

  • Checking order details for accuracy

  • Handling basic customer service issues

  • Managing and organising inboxes

  • Occasionally updating simple website information (optional if comfortable)

  • Tracking outstanding orders or follow-ups

  • Light social media replies

You do NOT need experience with hoops or flow arts - training and templates will be provided.
If you do know about hooping, that’s a bonus!

Who This Role Suits

Someone who is:

  • Clear, warm, and friendly in communication

  • Good with grammar and detail

  • Self-managed and reliable

  • Comfortable working very low hours

  • Able to follow templates and processes

  • Happy working behind the scenes supporting a creative product-based business

Perfect for:

  • Parents

  • Students

  • Freelancers wanting consistent micro-work

  • Someone wanting a small, low-pressure job

Requirements

  • Australian resident with an ABN (or willing to get one)

  • Reliable internet

  • Basic computer skills

  • Available to check/respond to messages 3–5 times per week (but only for a few minutes each time)

  • Ability to be consistent with communication


🌟 Packer & Dispatcher 

Location: Mordialloc, VIC
Casual / As-needed - Flexible hours

About the Role
We’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented contractor to help pack and ship customer orders for a small Australian flow arts business. This is a task-based arrangement with flexible scheduling - ideal for someone wanting casual, independent work that can be done without strict office hours.

Responsibilities

  • Pick and pack customer orders according to packing slips (hoops, accessories, tapes, add-ons, etc.).

  • Prepare parcels using appropriate packaging materials to ensure products arrive safely.

  • Print shipping labels and attach them correctly.

  • Drop parcels at the post office or arrange courier pickup (depending on workflow).

  • Track outgoing shipments and notify the business owner when orders are completed.

  • Maintain basic order accuracy checks (matching items to order, QC on products).

  • Keep the packing area tidy and organised.

Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Ability to follow packing procedures and handle fragile/delicate items.

  • Reliable communication and punctual completion of batches.

  • Ability to lift and handle parcels, padded mailers, and hoop-sized packages.

  • Familiarity with Australia Post or courier systems is a bonus but not essential.


How to Apply

Ready to take the plunge? Dust off that resume and send it our way!

Click on the below Google link and fill out your details:

https://forms.gle/a83uJrbko79oAdPG8