‘Every single store is hiring’: Dan Murphy’s offers on-the-spot job interviews

Drinks retailer Dan Murphy’s is hoping to fill Christmas casual roles by offering walk-in job interviews as the worker shortage crisis threatens to deteriorate further in the silly season.

Dan Murphy’s, which is looking to fill 2200 roles, will offer 10-minute job interviews to anyone who expresses interest to a team member at any store around the country between now and Sunday September 11.

“Every single Dan Murphy’s store is hiring,” said Dan Murphy’s incoming managing director Agi Pfeiffer-Smith. “Just come as you are and our commitment to every applicant is that we will give you a short interview on the spot.”

The liquor store chain is among dozens of other organisations that are fighting to fill Christmas casual roles amid the tightest labour market Australia has seen in decades.

The Albanese government has pledged to increase the permanent overseas migration intake by 20 per cent, from 160,000 to 195,000, as one of 36 initiatives to boost the Australian workforce.

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Dan Murphy’s is looking to fill 670 roles in NSW, 570 in Queensland, 530 in Victoria, 280 in Western Australia, and 140 in South Australia. Most roles have a minimum requirement of 20 hours per week.

To attract applicants to the role, the drinks retailer is offering to pay for training and the cost of acquiring RSA certifications. Dan Murphy’s is owned by Endeavour Group, which also owns BWS and ALH Hotels.

The labour shortage has been impacting every industry and sector, with Australia Post also launching their recruitment drive earlier than usual.