Future Leader: Assistant Department Manager

Woolworths Group; Lake Cathie; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts across Woolworths Group

Sonder App wellbeing resources

Parental leave with Grace Papers

4 day work week flexibility

Job summary

Woolworths Group is seeking an Assistant Department Manager in Australia. This role is the gateway to a meaningful retail leadership career, supported by the Store Leadership Pathway.

You will learn essential department operations, lead a team, and help deliver a consistently excellent in-store experience. You’ll benefit from a 4‑day work week option to support work‑life balance and access to team discounts, wellbeing resources, and supportive tools designed to help you grow into a future leader

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership potential and a desire to grow into a future leader.
• Focus on delivering excellent customer experiences across store operations.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues to achieve positive outcomes.
• Prioritises safety through following correct store processes.
• Shows curiosity to develop skills and capabilities for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day functions of the department.
• Work closely across the store to ensure a great shopping experience for customers and a great place to work for the team.
• Learn key leadership skills and department capabilities as part of Store Leadership Pathway.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace and model Everyday ACTs: Acknowledge, Care & Thank.

Skills

Leadership potential

Customer service

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Learning mindset

Cross-store collaboration

Job description

Woolworths Group is seeking an Assistant Department Manager in Australia. This role is the gateway to a meaningful retail leadership career, supported by the Store Leadership Pathway.

You will learn essential department operations, lead a team, and help deliver a consistently excellent in-store experience. You’ll benefit from a 4‑day work week option to support work‑life balance and access to team discounts, wellbeing resources, and supportive tools designed to help you grow into a future leader