School Retail Manager (0.8FTE)

Nowra Christian School; South Nowra; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Nowra Christian School invites applications from committed Christians of Protestant persuasion who are active in their local church to join our team as the School Retail Manager (0.8 FTE). The role oversees the Canteen and Uniform Shop, delivering strong customer service and sound financial management.

You will lead staff and parent volunteers in a welcoming environment, ensuring smooth operations during peak lunch periods and back-to-school trading, while maintaining compliance with Food Safety

Qualifications

• Strong Christian faith and active membership of a local Protestant church.
• Experience in managing retail, catering, or school food service operations.
• Stock control, inventory management, and basic financial reconciliation skills.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills to manage staff and volunteers.
• Ability to balance peak service times within a 0.8 FTE schedule.
• Proficiency with POS software, online ordering platforms, and basic Office & Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations, financials, and customer service for the Canteen and Uniform Shop.
• Manage staff and parent volunteers to support students and families daily.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Stock control

Organisational skills

Customer service

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Tools

POS software

Online ordering platforms

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Nowra Christian School is currently inviting applications from committed Christians of Protestant persuasion who are active in their local church, to join our team in 2027, as the: School Retail Manager Part-time role (0.8 FTE across 5 days/week) managing the school’s Canteen and Uniform Shop.

• Be responsible for the operational, financial, and customer service management of the School’s retail services, comprising the Canteen and Uniform Shop.
• Manage staff and parent volunteers in a welcoming, collaborative environment, supporting students and families every day.

Selection Criteria

• Strong Christian faith and active membership of a local Protestant church
• Demonstrated experience managing retail, catering, or commercial food service operations (school setting preferred).
• Strong stock control, inventory management, and basic financial reconciliation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to manage staff, engage volunteers, and handle parent inquiries diplomatically.
• High organisational capabilities to balance peak service times (lunch runs, back-to-school trading) within a 0.8 FTE schedule.
• Proficiency with POS software, online ordering platforms, and basic Office (Excel, Word) & Google Suite.

Mandatory Requirements

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or commitment to attain prior to commencement).
• Reference from current Protestant church minister
• Completion of the school’s online application form
• Current NSW Working With Children Check and National Police Clearance

Applications Close: Thursday 26 November 2026, 5pm