Dandenong Store Manager

The Salvation Army; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑sac

Meal entertainment benefit

Paid parental leave

Staff store discount

No Sunday work

Fitness Passport access

EAP and health & wellness initiatives

Ongoing training and development

Purpose driven careers

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Store Manager for the Dandenong Salvos Store in Dandenong, VIC. This permanent full-time role reports to the Area Manager and combines retail leadership with meaningful community impact, supporting Australians in need.

Based in Dandenong, you will lead store operations, manage budgets, train staff and volunteers, and build community connections. Shift pattern is Tuesday to Saturday with salary under the Retail General Industry Award, Level 6.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to inspire and engage people.
• Ability to work to budgets and manage operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and achieve sales and surplus targets.
• Manage stock flow, pricing and visual merchandising to standards.
• Inspire, train and develop a passionate team of employees and volunteers.
• Keep budgets on track and manage rosters and wage costs.
• Build strong community connections with local groups and partners.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Budget management

Team development

Tools

Workday HCM

Job description

Be part of something bigger and lead our Dandenong Salvos Store. As Store Manager, you'll play an important role in creating a welcoming space where customers, donors, volunteers, and team members feel connected and valued. Through inspiring leadership and a passion for community, you'll help drive store success while raising vital funds that support Australians doing it tough. Reporting to the Area Manager, this permanent full-time opportunity is based in Dandenong, VIC, and offers the chance to combine your retail leadership skills with meaningful community impact, making a difference every day. The successful applicant will be required to work Tuesday to Saturday. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Retail General Industry Award, Level 6.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead store operations and achieve sales and surplus targets.
• Manage stock flow, pricing and visual merchandising according to Salvos Stores' standards and values.
• Inspire, train and develop a passionate team of employees and volunteers.
• Keep budgets on track and manage rosters and wage costs to keep the store running efficiently.
• Build strong community connections with local groups and partners.

About You:

• Strong proven customer service, interpersonal and communication skills (essential)
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to inspire and engage people.
• Ability to work to budgets and manage operational priorities.
• Experience using Workday HCM system (highly regarded).
• Alignment with The Salvation Army Mission and Values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity.

The Benefits:

We are more than retail. Every sale supports The Salvation Army's programs, helping thousands of Australians every year.

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and Workplace Support Leave (5 days) for 'volunteering' in Salvos' initiatives.
• Staff Store Discount.
• No Sunday work - work-life balance!
• Access to Fitness Passport and consumer discounts.
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

About us

Not your average retailer, Salvos Stores is made up of a team of changemakers who are passionate about raising funds to help The Salvation Army provide over one million sessions of care to disadvantaged Australians each year through an extensive network of over 360 retail stores, as well as online.

Whether you're sorting donations, processing invoices or driving one of our iconic trucks, every team member is valued for the incredible contribution they make to Salvos Stores. Join our crew and feel rewarded for making a difference.

Salvos Stores is a mission enterprise of The Salvation Army, a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope amid all kinds of personal hardship.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, genderexpressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.