Optical Store Manager

Health Partners; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead their team at Flinders Park. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, work closely with optical dispensers and optometrists, and enhance customer service. Ideal applicants will have retail management experience and a strong focus on teamwork and continuous improvement. Generous employee benefits are included, such as parental leave and wellness programs.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Allowance on private health insurance premium

Discounted sunglasses

Flexible and hybrid working

Access to internal and external learning

Volunteer days

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Access to wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail management, preferably in an optical setting.
• Knowledge of optical products and services.
• Experience shaping a successful workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of optical dispensers and work collaboratively with optometrists.
• Oversee the store's daily operations.
• Increase efficiencies and profits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service development

Job description

About Health Partners

We’re on South Australia’s side and have been for 85 years now. Our mission has been to bring about a better state of health by making it easier for South Australians to access the health care and support they need, while finding new ways to give back to the communities we call home. No matter where or how we grow, our focus will always be helping locals live in a better state of health.

We’re proud to be a not-for-profit and prouder still to be guided by doing what’s right for our members, our people, and the broader community too. As South Australia’s largest open Health Insurer providing cover to over 90,000 people, we are on our members side for the moments that matter.

Our Optical stores have state of the art facilities and diagnostic equipment with one of the largest ranges of frames and sunglasses in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service experience to our members and customers every time.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Store Manager to lead the team at our Flinders Park location.

About The Role

As a Store Manager with Health Partners, you’ll play a key role to lead a team of optical dispensers and work collaboratively with our optometrists to deliver an exceptional service to our members while overseeing the stores daily operations. You’ll work to increase efficiencies and profits while upskilling your team on how to effectively sell products and develop their customer service skills.

About You

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Previous experience in retail management, preferably in an optical setting
• Knowledge of optical products and services.
• Experience shaping a successful workforce with a focus on continuous improvement and customer service development.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

What’s on offer?

Generous Employee Benefits Including:

• Paid parental leave
• Allowance on your private health insurance premium
• Discounted sunglasses
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Access to internal and external learning
• Volunteer days to work with our partner charities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Access to wellbeing programs

You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of submitting your application, be able to provide two recent referees and hold a current satisfactory National Police Clearance (within 12 months) or be willing to obtain prior to commencement.

Working with Health Partners means that you will be working with a diverse range of people who are committed to doing things Side by Side.

Health Partners is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.