Associate Store Leader - Cairns

7-Eleven - Springfield, QLD; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% super

Paid training including Food Safety

Career progression to Store Leader

Wellbeing resources

Free coffee & Slurpees

Exclusive product previews

Job summary

7-Eleven is seeking an Associate Store Leader for our Smithfield & North Cairns stores in Australia. This full‑time role provides hands‑on experience across store performance, supported by a Store Manager who will coach you toward running your own store in the future.

You will lead daily operations, drive customer service excellence, oversee inventory and merchandising, and uphold safety standards while pursuing career pathways to Store Leader roles.

Qualifications

• Retail or hospitality experience.
• A passion for leading and supporting teams.
• Strong communication and a proactive mindset.
• The desire to take the next step into leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day store operations and customer service.
• Support inventory, merchandising and store presentation.
• Maintain high levels of safety and food safety.
• Help drive store performance and implement promotions.
• Step up in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills

Retail experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Ready to launch your retail leadership career? As 7‑Eleven continues to expand across Australia, we’re investing in people who want to grow — professionally, personally and as future leaders. Join us in our Associate Store Leader in our Smithfield & North Cairns stores. where you’ll gain the operational foundations and leadership capability needed to eventually run a store of your own. This full‑time role gives you hands‑on experience in all aspects of store performance, with the support of a Store Manager who will coach you every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Your impact in store
• Lead day‑to‑day store operations and customer service
• Support inventory, merchandising and store presentation
• Maintain high levels of safety and food safety
• Help drive store performance and implement promotions
• Step up in the absence of the Store Manager

Your experience and mindset

• Retail or hospitality experience
• A passion for leading and supporting teams
• Strong communication and a proactive mindset
• The desire to take the next step into leadership

Your growth and development

• $30.77/hour + 12% super + penalties
• Paid training including Food Safety Certificate
• Career pathways to Store Leader and Support Office roles
• Access to wellbeing resources
• Free coffee, Slurpees and exclusive product previews

As part of the overall process, you’ll complete an online assessment designed to support your growth from day one, along with standard pre‑employment checks.

Ready to grow into a store leader?

At 7‑Eleven our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace that fosters inclusion and celebrates diversity. We strive to make every single 7‑Eleven team member feel heard, valued, and respected no matter who they are or what diverse characteristics reflect their unique identity. We are proud to be a Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer 2025-2026 and Gold Accredited with the Australian Workplace Equity Index. At 7‑Eleven, we are committed to ensuring that all prospective employees have the opportunity to perform at their best throughout our recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support an inclusive and accessible experience, please contact us for a confidential discussion at [e-mail]. ** Please note, this email is strictly for adjustment requests related to the recruitment process. Other inquiries sent to this mailbox will not be actioned. **

Our purpose at 7‑Eleven is to make every day easier so Australians can live a good life. We endeavor to make 7‑Eleven Australia a frontrunner in developing capability, fostering safety and wellness in the workplace and increasing collaboration keeping our customers front of mind. We can proudly provide greater flexibility, and deliver rewarding development opportunities. Our commitment to creating a workplace that fosters inclusion and celebrates diversity means that every team member feels heard, valued, and respected no matter who you are or what diverse characteristics reflect their unique identity. We are a proudly people‑focused business, and together we aim to reach higher, do what’s right, delight customers and thrive together. 7‑Eleven Australia has a dedicated team available to support applicants with any diversity and inclusion related queries including diverse gender experiences, language and accessibility needs. All enquiries regarding our recruitment process are welcome and are handled with confidentiality and respect for privacy. 7‑Eleven is proud to be a Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer 2025-2026 and Gold Accredited with the Australian Workplace Equity Index. At 7‑Eleven, we are committed to ensuring that all prospective team members have the opportunity to perform at their best throughout our recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support an inclusive and accessible experience, please contact us for a confidential discussion at [e-mail] ** Please note, this email is strictly for adjustment requests related to the recruitment process. Other inquiries sent to this mailbox will not be actioned.**

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