Retail Store & Depot Manager

Save the Children; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Retail Store & Depot Manager to lead operations at their Vineyard store. The role involves driving sales, overseeing stock management, and supporting a team of volunteers. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated retail experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for community service. This full-time, permanent position offers various employee benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Support for workplace wellness

Salary packaging benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated retail experience, preferably in a fashion environment.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with a track record in managing and developing staff.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and provide accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead retail operations and stock management for the Vineyard store and depot.
• Drive sales, support volunteers, ensure excellent customer service and maintain store presentation.
• Oversee the sorting, pricing and distribution of stock.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Overview

Save the Children and 54 reasons: A place where your purpose matters. We offer our customers more than just retail therapy. Save the Children op shops offer a unique shopping experience and the chance to support the numerous projects that help to create better lives for children in Australia and overseas. You will work with our State Retail Team and lead a team of dedicated volunteers to meet financial targets of our NSW retail network and improve customer engagement. This role is based in Vineyard and is a full-time permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Lead retail operations and stock management for the Vineyard store and depot.
• Drive sales, support volunteers, ensure excellent customer service and maintain store presentation.
• Oversee the sorting, pricing and distribution of stock; lead a team of volunteers and report to the NSW State Manager.
• Maintain pricing and sorting standards in line with the National Stock Strategy.
• Support, train, and develop a team of dedicated volunteers.
• Develop and maintain a depot layout that supports smooth product movement, efficient storage and safety in line with National guidelines.
• Support retail initiatives including setup of new stores as needed.

A place to feel valued

You are a dynamic, passionate, organised and people-oriented individual with a passion for fashion. You like to be hands-on and have a high level of attention to detail, with a strong commitment to Save the Children’s vision and values.

• Demonstrated retail experience, preferably in a fashion environment.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with a track record in managing, engaging, and developing staff.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement, provide accurate reporting and analyse data.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to adapt quickly.

A place to belong

We value diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents and offer a range of rewards to support your effort, including:

• Opportunity to work on additional projects to stretch and connect to programs in different ways.
• Individual learning plans to map and deliver your career development.
• Internal employment and development opportunities.
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our Employee Wellbeing Program.
• Recognition of diversity with internal networks to support a diverse workforce (Pride@Save, Parents and Carers@Save, Mental Wellness Alliance, Disability@Save, First Nations Advisory Committee).
• Salary packaging benefits and extra leave options.

How to apply

Does this sound like the place for you? Submit your cover letter and resume. Applications close COB, Monday 13 October 2025.

Position Description - Retail Store & Depot Manager. For more information about this position, contact Ian Moore, State Manager, on the provided email. For more about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to create a safe, inclusive workplace for all employees and client groups. Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you have issues with uploading your application, please contact the provided support email.