Assistant Store Manager

Baby Bunting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training pathways to support your成长

Amazing team discounts

Paid parental leave to support you and

Employee Assistance Program for your&w

Competitive salary

A supportive, friendly team culture

Job summary

Baby Bunting Pty is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to partner with the Store Manager in Casula. You’ll lead daily store operations, mentor the team, and ensure great in-store experiences for parents and carers.

The role focuses on back-of-house oversight, inventory, and safe, welcoming customer service. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of retail leadership, strong communication, and a passion for developing others while achieving sales targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of retail leadership experience (big box preferred or Store Manager from a smaller format).
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A passion for mentoring and developing others.
• Proven success in achieving sales and performance targets.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to safety and service.

Responsibilities

• Motivate your team, onboarding and training, and create a workplace where people feel empowered and valued.
• Customer-first focus by providing expert product advice and welcoming interactions.
• Back-of-house management: oversee stock levels, inventory, loss prevention, and coordinate with warehouse team.
• Promote a safe workplace by championing OH&S standards for staff and customers.

Skills

Retail leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Sales targets

Attention to detail

Job description

Baby Bunting is Australia's largest nursery specialty retailer, but we're much more than that. We're a growing community dedicated to supporting parents through every step of their journey. Our purpose? To share in the joy and provide support through the challenges of raising little ones by empowering parents to make the best choices for their families.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference? If you’re all about awesome customer service, empowering teams, and supporting parents and caregivers—this is your moment!

If you're an experienced retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to support a team while delivering outstanding in-store experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Location:

Casula

Employment Type:

Full-Time Permanent

Roster:

Sunday to Thursday roster

About the Role

As Assistant Store Manager, you’ll work closely with the Store Manager to lead daily store operations, mentor your team, and ensure every customer enjoys a supportive and memorable experience. This role will focus on supporting the running of our back of house operations and would suit an experienced retail manager who also has experience in warehousing/online fulfillment/pick packing.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Lead & Support

Motivate your team, help with onboarding and training, and create a workplace where people feel empowered and valued.

Customer-First Focus

Support parents and carers by providing expert advice, demonstrating key product features, and creating warm, welcoming interactions.

Back-of-House Management

Oversee stock levels, assist with inventory management, loss prevention, and collaborate with the store admin and warehouse team to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Promote a Safe Workplace

Champion OH&S standards and support a safe environment for both the team and our customers.

About You

You’re a passionate, hands-on leader who thrives in retail, knows how to bring out the best in others, and is excited to grow with a business that truly makes a difference.

What you bring to the team:

• 2–3 years of retail leadership experience (big box preferred or Store Manager from a smaller format)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• A passion for mentoring and developing others
• Proven success in achieving sales and performance targets
• High attention to detail and a commitment to safety and service

The Perks & Benefits

• Training pathways to support your growth and career development
• Amazing team discounts
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing
• Competitive salary
• A supportive, friendly team culture that celebrates wins and supports your goals

We use Sapia.ai to help with the first step of screening with our wonderful Talent team reviewing every response and makes all hiring decisions. Any personality insights you receive are just for you and aren’t shared with Baby Bunting or used to decide your suitability.

Please Note:

All successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will undergo a Right to Work check.

Due to the personal nature of our work, a National Police Criminal History check will also be required.