Saturday Duty Manager - Somerville

St Vincent De Paul; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Flexible work options (hybrid where/ap

Supportive culture

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria is seeking a part-time Retail Duty Manager for our Somerville shop. You will lead staff and volunteers, creating a welcoming, high-performing store environment while championing community service.

In this role you will coach volunteers, drive sales, manage visual merchandising, and ensure exceptional customer experiences. The position offers flexible hours and the chance to make a real difference in our community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading staff and volunteers in a retail environment.
• Strong customer service and sales focus.
• Ability to coach and mentor volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of staff and volunteers to deliver a memorable customer experience.
• Strive to meet and beat sales targets.
• Train and support volunteers to perform at their best.

Skills

Leadership

Retail operations

Visual merchandising

Volunteer coaching

Job description

Posted Sunday 1 November 2026 at 1:00 pm | Expires Monday 30 November 2026 at 12:59 pm

Job description

Make a real difference

Be part of one of Victoria’s leading not-for-profits and help create meaningful change in the community every day.

Location

Somerville

Work type

Part-time, Ongoing

Schedule

Saturday 8:45am – 5:15pm

Hourly rate

$31.11 base rate + Applicable weekend loading + Tax reducing salary package

A little bit about you

You are a truly inspirational leader who is well regarded for their communication skills and their ability to coach and mentor their team. Retail to you is second nature and if you can channel your extensive experience into directly contributing to the community then it is a win win for you! Great at visual merchandising? Love achieving results? Want to make your Shop an amazing place for our dedicated volunteers? If you have answered yes, this could be a truly great opportunity for you to make a significant impact immediately.

About the role

Vinnies Victoria is currently looking for a talented Retail Duty Manager to join our vibrant team at Somerville. In this role, you will lead a team of staff and volunteers who are just as passionate about giving back to their communities as you are. A hive of activity, this shop is offering a unique and truly fabulous opportunity for a retail superstar to take on their next leadership opportunity.

Key responsibilities

• Leading our volunteer team to deliver a memorable experience with our customers
• Striving for, meeting and beating sales targets
• Training and supporting our dedicated team of volunteers

Why join Vinnies?

• Not for profit salary packaging – increases your take-home pay
• Make an impact – support over 300,000 Victorians each year
• Flexible work options – including hybrid opportunities (where applicable)
• Supportive culture – family-friendly and values-driven
• Purpose-led work – contribute to social justice every day

About us

For more than 170 years the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria has been providing practical and compassionate support to people across Victoria who are doing it tough, whether that's struggling to put food on the table, pay for essentials, keep children at school, or keep a roof over their head. We help people from crisis through to rebuilding their lives with stability, dignity and hope. We believe every human life has inherent worth.

The St Vincent de Paul Society and its wide network of members and volunteers provide practical frontline support, advocacy and friendship for the most vulnerable members of our community. Key services include home visitation; Vinnies Shops; youth programs; soup vans; assistance for asylum seekers and refugees; education and tutoring; and professional accommodation and health services through VincentCare and community and social housing through VincentCare Community Housing. The St Vincent de Paul Society in Victoria has more than 11,000+ members and volunteers. Internationally, the Society operates in 149 countries and more than 950,000 members.

Important information

• Pre-employment checks are required (including National Police Check, Working With Children Check and right to work)
• We are committed to child safety
• We value diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds

Job details

Pay typeHourly

Somerville VIC 3912, Australia