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    2.7(677 ratings)
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    2.5(678 ratings)
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    5.0
    Retail Sales Assistant
    Apr 2026
    Bankstown NSW 22001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Friendly working team
    The good thingsWorking environment is good.
    The challengesWe can improve more in working environment.
    2.0
    Duty Manager
    Apr 2026
    Chatswood NSW 20673 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Understaffed, disregard of staff wellbeing, unsafe conditions, and lack of managerial accountability
    The good thingsDespite a major culture issue in the workplace one of the most enjoyable aspects of my time here was the friendships I had built within the team. We developed positive dynamic that made a real difference to the day‑to‑day work experience. The relationships I formed were meaningful, and the team became a key source of motivation and connection. When resigning, the team was genuinely the hardest part to leave.
    The challengesThere was an ongoing lack of support from management, with staff frequently spoken down to, yelled at, and shown little empathy for personal circumstances. Despite repeated reductions in hours, expectations remained unchanged. Shifts that normally required five staff were reduced to three, and shifts requiring three were reduced to two, creating serious work health and safety risks. As a result, theft increased noticeably, leading to ongoing concerns for personal safety. I was physically assaulted by multiple customers during this time, and these incidents were not adequately acknowledged or addressed. Performance expectations were unrealistic, with tasks strictly timed and failure to meet benchmarks resulting in formal write‑ups. Positive reinforcement and appreciation were minimal. While a “Moments That Matter for Our People” initiative was introduced to support staff, it was not effectively followed through. I received positive feedback only a handful of times over four years.
    3.0
    Duty Store Manager
    Feb 2026
    All Sydney NSW2 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    A dice-roll. You either put in the effort and like it, or find yourself in a losing situation.
    The good thingsYour experience will vary from store to store, it very much depends on the staff you work it. A highly motivated store with a good management team can make it all worth it (in my case, I had that. But I have heard horror stories..) The pay is good. If you're able to handle to pace of work it can be rewarding.
    The challengesIts universally known upper management are clueless about what its like to actually work in a store under their "own" expectations. They would fold quicker than most store assistants. It actually is the #1 issue working at aldi. If you're not surrounded with willing staff and a good, supportive management team, its only a matter of time until you're replaced or ROC'd out of your position. Clique's in some stores are very real, and can cost you your job.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Office Assistant and stores
    Jan 2026
    Minchinbury NSW 27703 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    No loyalty at all , lied to , talked about behind back by directors , forced to resign disgraceful
    The good thingsSome staff , interacting with customers who treat you better than managers and directors, leaders!
    The challengesEmploy directors and managers to be decent humans
    5 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Analyst
    Oct 2025
    Minchinbury NSW 2770Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Misleading and Toxic Culture– Proceed with Caution
    The good thingsWork from home arrangement
    The challengesALDI was the most disappointing workplace I’ve experienced. The culture is toxic, with bu**ying and antagonising seemingly tolerated. Management often supports this behavior, creating a hostile environment. A major concern is the misleading recruitment process. Roles advertised as permanent are often short-term contracts disguised with a “3-month probation” clause, which has no legal standing in Australia. This clause is used to cycle through employees without offering real job security. In my case, I was told the role was permanent, but it became clear it was a 6-month contract. The same role is repeatedly advertised, raising concerns about transparency and potential misuse of hiring budgets. It appears some managers are trained to exploit this system, with little accountability. My advice: if you’re considering a role at ALDI, don’t immediately reject other offers or cancel interviews. Take a week to assess the environment before committing. Proceed with caution.
    17 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Retail Assistant
    Aug 2025
    Sydney NSW 2000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    An alright experience, but work is hard
    The good thingsEnvironment was nice to work in, coworkers and customers were fairly nice.
    The challengesWay too strict on timing and how long it is expected to take for things to get done.
    4 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Management
    Jun 2025
    Minchinbury NSW 277012 to 13 years in the role, former employee
    Great pay if you enjoy just being a number
    The good thingsThe people you work with
    The challengesNext to no support from higher up, only care about high performance as well as high results, no work life balance at all, Burnout happens more then they care to admit, very minimal praise 95% of the feedback is negative, you are literally just a number they can and will replace you in a heartbeat and the role takes a massive toll on you body
    15 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Technician- Supply Chain
    Jun 2025
    Minchinbury NSW 27702 to 3 years in the role, current employee
    You're just a number, you wont valued and your mental health will suffer.
    The good thingsSteady job, good pay
    The challengesYou're purely a number at this company. Most of the management have no clue what they are doing and treat their staff disgustingly. Work is piled onto people, until they crack. Staff get absolutely no benefits or incentives. I would not recommend ALDI as an employer to anyone.
    21 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Team Leader
    Jun 2025
    Minchinbury NSW 277011 to 12 years in the role, current employee
    Don't ruin your mental health by working here. The money honestly isn't worth the treatment you get.
    The good thingsSome of the people that you meet, salary is good but that is how they trap you
    The challengesUpper management have no clue, these people who get paid huge amounts of money make decisions that they actually have no idea how it affects things down the line. You are just a number at ALDI now which is extremely hard as it was not like that when I started. They push the good people out as well
    13 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Heavy Combination Driver
    Apr 2025
    Prestons NSW 2170Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Not recommended for truck drivers
    The good thingsFriendly atmosphere and a lot of nice people
    The challengesHigher management don’t know your name and you only meet them when you get the sack.Any little mistake during your first 3 months your gone.Dealing only with one team leader that never has time to talk to you.No direct contact with pay department .
    8 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Executive Manager
    Mar 2025
    Minchinbury NSW 27701 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Best place I've worked in my 18-year career.
    The good thingsfocus on development and training, you're provided with all the tools you need to succeed in your role. Good leadership culture, team culture is welcoming & supportive. After working with a number of different corporates across in my career to date, this by far is the best culture I have worked in.
    The challengesSome processes can be over engineered, and sometimes projects can take time to execute because of the thorough processes.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Natioanl IT Specialist
    Mar 2025
    Minchinbury NSW 27709 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Compensation & Benefits: Despite strong financial performance, salary increments remain under 2%, which can be demotivating. A fairer and more transparent review process could improve retention and morale. Workplace Politics: Career progression often depends on internal connections rather than merit, limiting opportunities for high-performing employees outside the inner circle. Diversity & Inclusion: Leadership roles lack diversity, with a strong preference for German-origin executives. More inclusive hiring and leadership development initiatives could strengthen company culture. Advice to Management: Prioritise merit-based promotions to ensure talent and hard work drive career growth. Invest in leadership programs to create diverse, well-rounded future leaders.
    The good thingsNone. Not even employee discounts.
    The challengesDespite strong financial performance, salary increments remain under 2%, which can be demotivating. A fairer and more transparent review process could improve retention and morale. Workplace Politics: Career progression often depends on internal connections rather than merit.
    16 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Store Manager
    Jan 2025
    Sydney NSW 200011 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    I wish I never dedicated so much of my time to this business, you are a number and you get treated as such. Unless you are a favourite from upper management of course. I left feeling defeated, undervalued and my confidence at an all time low. I wish I left sooner!
    The good thingsThe pay and the people you meet.
    The challengesOut of touch management that are above store level. Unrealistic expectations for salaried managers to go above and beyond and put ALDI first. ZERO work/life balance if you are a parent. Providing excellent results but never being praised for the results!
    16 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Supply Chain
    Dec 2024
    Minchinbury NSW 27707 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    The company offers competitive pay and a strong work-life balance, but its organisational structure could benefit from some improvements to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.
    The good thingsThe remuneration and work life balance
    The challengesThe organisational structure hinders quick decision-making and adaptability.
    3 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Retail Sales Assistant
    Dec 2024
    Sydney NSW 20001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    hard, stressful, gave me anxiety, wish I could just do checkout and deal with customers, as some of the boys prefer doing the floor work, let them do that and I can do the parts I excell at the most, not fair they work like that, creates stress and feeling like you are not good enough
    The good thingsgood work life balance for store assistants, can request not to work certain days throughout the rotating roster. I love being at the checkout and serving customers and the team members were awesome. pays well, free physio when needed
    The challengesyou cant just be good at checkout, you have to be good at doing all aspects of the store , not just what you excell at. able to be there 6am to stock shelves, 6am in nov and dec coming up to xmas, very strict time limits to do this, unload each pallet onto shelf in less than 30 mins, make sure they're perfect, decarding shelves is, fix all products that are out of place , move all boxes to front remove empty boxes, emptying decarding boxes to compacter, make all products on the shelf perfectly tidy and flush to front in 15mins per aisle. very hard to do, seems the others in the team were allowed to do it with a bit of extra time and yet I was reprimanded for not being able to do it in 15mins per aisle. poor training from the start, they stick you on an ipad to do online training for 5 days, no ergonomics while you sit at the ipad. expected to hold it all day to do training. when you are doing the floor work you are almost running, running yourself at full capacity with no time to breathe or take a moment to think, it is like you are at the gym or running a marathon and you are exerting yourself but you cant stop. save your mental health, the money was good but being treated that way is not good, yet it seemed the other staff were not running around and had more time to do the tasks that I had less time to do, then you get told you are letting the team down. sad I had to leave, miss serving the customers
    19 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Retail Sales Assistant
    Sep 2024
    Villawood NSW 21637 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Working at Aldi offers a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with diverse responsibilities, strong teamwork, and opportunities for career growth, but also comes with high performance expectations and a heavy workload.
    The good things- Competitive Pay: Aldi is known for offering above-average pay in the retail sector. - Opportunities for Growth: Aldi promotes from within, providing career advancement opportunities for motivated employees. - Teamwork Environment: The staff at Aldi often work in small, close-knit teams, fostering a sense of camaraderie. - Variety of Tasks: Employees at Aldi take on a range of responsibilities, from stocking shelves to cashiering, which keeps the job dynamic. - Employee Discounts: Depending on the location, Aldi offers discounts or perks to employees for in-store purchases. - Job Stability: Aldi is a successful, growing company, which can provide a sense of security for employees. - Training and Development: Aldi provides extensive training, which can improve retail and management skills. - Fast-Paced Environment: The work is usually fast-paced, helping the day pass quickly. - Work-Life Balance: Many employees report having a good work-life balance with flexible hours.
    The challenges- Physically Demanding Work: The job often requires heavy lifting, stocking shelves, and being on your feet for long periods, which can be physically tiring. - Fast-Paced Environment: Aldi is known for its efficiency, and employees are expected to work quickly and multitask, which can be stressful at times. - Limited Staff: Stores typically operate with a small team, meaning employees are expected to take on multiple roles, which can lead to a heavy workload. - High Expectations: Aldi sets high performance standards for its staff in terms of speed, accuracy, and customer service, which can be challenging to maintain consistently. - Pressure to Meet Sales Targets: Like many retail environments, there can be pressure to meet certain sales or efficiency targets, which can add stress. - Work-Life Balance: While some employees enjoy flexible hours, others may find that irregular shifts, weekends, and holiday work can interfere with personal time. - Customer Interactions: Handling difficult customers or resolving complaints can be part of the job, requiring patience and strong communication skills. - Limited Breaks: Due to the fast-paced nature of the job, some employees report having short or infrequent breaks.
    8 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Shift Manager
    Sep 2024
    Prestons NSW 21705 to 6 years in the role
    Awful!
    The good thingsIf you are lucky to find a good "work bestie" and have the same shifts.
    The challengesManagement!! The area managers and others from he offices thinks it is about life and death! They will come visit the store and just completely overwhelm you with only negative things and makes the absolute smallest things to major stuff. But if you would to give them some feedback or constructive criticism they act like you are the biggest moron they have seen. Them and store managers will over work you to the fullest!
    12 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Store assistant
    Aug 2024
    Prestons NSW 2170
    If you value your mental health, get any other job.
    The good thingsThe pay was better than most, but even that's not great anymore.
    The challengesThe culture is very toxic, it won't matter if you work very little or do the work of 4 people, you'll be criticized for anything and everything. Ive been in management and a store assistant and the higher you go, the worse it gets, nothing you do is ever good enough.
    18 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Store Manager
    Jul 2024
    Prestons NSW 217011 to 12 years in the role
    No longer good, definitely not different
    The good thingsThere are no good things about working at ALDI anymore, the company is driven solely by people with very little initiative and professional aptitude.
    The challengesWorking for corporate yes men who won't say state the issues faced by those who work in stores to higher level management
    9 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Specialist
    Jul 2024
    Minchinbury NSW 2770current employee
    Lots of learning opportunities due to system rollout however it depends on if your manager likes you or not
    The good thingsAldi is trying to adapt to the new world of putting employees first
    The challengesManagement has too much power are able to manipulate it through Aldi’s AMS policy
    11 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Workplace Health and Safety Role
    Jun 2024
    Minchinbury NSW 27701 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Awful. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
    The good thingsI did not enjoy my time here.
    The challengesToxic culture, management who talk down to people. You can have any degree to be a manager even if it doesn't relate to the department you're leading. The leadership team do not care for anyone who doesn't have a university degree and see people without them as unimportant.
    20 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Administration Role
    May 2024
    Minchinbury NSW 2770
    The culture is poisonous
    The good thingsClose to home, parking availability
    The challengesVery demanding management, lack of transparency and consultation, treated like a number and very replaceable
    14 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Warehouse Operator
    Mar 2024
    Prestons NSW 21703 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    In simple Gen Z, Gen Alpha terms. It's mid at best, and that's by being generous.
    The good thingsAbove average pay. Half of the usual working hours of other DC operator jobs, but similar pay.
    The challengesIt was good when I first started, but went downhill real fast. The dog water working condition of the place made many workers move to different sections or just quit. If in NSW and you are looking to work for an ALDI DC. Don't work at Prestons. Go to Minchinbury. If anything, try and not to work in the Prestons Cold Handling PM shift.
    26 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Retail Sales Assistant
    Feb 2024
    All Sydney NSW1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    way too much work
    The good thingsgrowth opportunity if you want to grow.
    The challengeseverything, always short-staffed and endless expectations from upper management.
    12 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Duty Manager
    Oct 2023
    Auburn NSW 21441 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    You earn your salary
    The good things- Very good pay as a young worker - Opportunities for career progression
    The challenges- Usually extremely understaffed - Very difficult to cover sick calls - Poor culture, nobody wanted to actually work
    8 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Shift Manager
    Jun 2023
    Sydney NSW 2000
    not worrth it
    The good thingsteam members are friendly
    The challengesunreal expectation and you will be doing 3 persons job
    24 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Retail Sales Assistant
    May 2023
    Sydney NSW 2000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Compared to other retail jobs, they have less team member during each shift, that's why, they pay well. You always have to be in a hurry and do several things at the same time.
    The good thingsSupportive and kind team
    The challengesMerchandising most heavy items in the morning shift (they record your time). Fast scanning as they calculate your speed.
    10 people found this helpful
    5.0
    F&A Mgr
    Apr 2023
    Minchinbury NSW 27703 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Great place to work with very few Mgr layers- different to any other workplace in terms of ways of working- not for everyone
    The good thingsVery well resourced- providing great work life balance
    The challengesBureaucratic - lots of red tape. Highly structured.
    5 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Retail Sales Assistant
    Apr 2023
    Mona Vale NSW 2103Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    It is a good company to work at if you want to make good money while studying.
    The good thingsNice Team and Bosses, flexible working times, good pay for a retail Job.
    The challengesThe work can be boring sometimes
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Warehouse operation
    Feb 2017
    Minchinbury NSW 27703 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Good at all.
    The good thingsSalary is good and have got nice work life balance.
    The challengesGetting well paying full time job has been a great challenge to me.
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