Store Manager - Cooma

The Salvation Army; Cooma; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 taxfree

Meal entertainment benefit $2,650

Generous Paid Parental leave

Purchased Leave Scheme

Workplace Support Leave (volunteering)

Staff Store Discount

No Sunday work - work-life balance

Fitness Passport access

Employee discounts on health and well‑

EAP and wellness programs

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

The Salvation Army store in Cooma, NSW is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead our team. You will drive sales, inspire your team, and deliver an exceptional in-store experience while raising funds to support Australians in need.

The role reports to the Area Manager and is a permanent, full-time position with salary and conditions aligned to the Retail General Industry Award, Level 6. You will oversee store operations, budgeting, rostering, and visual merchandising, while building strong

Qualifications

• Retail management experience is essential.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to inspire and engage people.
• Ability to work to budgets and manage operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and achieve sales and surplus targets.
• Manage stock flow, pricing and visual merchandising according to Salvos Stores' standards and values.
• Inspire, train and develop a passionate team of employees and volunteers.
• Keep budgets on track and manage rosters and wage costs to keep the store running efficiently.
• Build strong community connections with local groups and partners.

Skills

Retail management experience

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Tools

Workday HCM

Job description

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Store Manager to lead our team at Cooma Salvos Stores. As Store Manager, you’ll drive sales, inspire your team, and deliver an exceptional in-store experience, all while helping us raise vital funds to support Australians in need. Reporting to the Area Manager, this is a permanent, full-time role located in Cooma, NSW. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Retail General Industry Award, Level 6.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and achieve sales and surplus targets.
• Manage stock flow, pricing and visual merchandising according to Salvos Stores' standards and values.
• Inspire, train and develop a passionate team of employees and volunteers.
• Keep budgets on track and manage rosters and wage costs to keep the store running efficiently.
• Build strong community connections with local groups and partners.

About You

• Retail management experience (essential).
• Strong proven customer service, interpersonal and communication skills (essential).
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to inspire and engage people.
• Ability to work to budgets and manage operational priorities.
• Experience using Workday HCM system (highly regarded).
• Alignment with The Salvation Army Mission and Values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity.

The Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers.
• Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks).
• Workplace Support Leave (5 days) for 'volunteering' in Salvos' initiatives.
• Staff Store Discount.
• No Sunday work - work-life balance!
• Access to Fitness Passport and consumer discounts.
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.

Mission, Vision & Values

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by:

• Caring for people
• Creating faith pathways
• Building healthy communities
• Working for justice

Why work with the Salvos?

The Salvation Army offers a range of employment opportunities across the organisation, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services.

When you choose to work with the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis. So, if you are passionate about work that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you.

Our employees have access to a range of benefits, plus personal development and career diversity opportunities that deliver real and meaningful benefits. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance, generous salary packaging opportunities, parental leave, purchase leave schemes and much more.

The Salvation Army encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that accepts and recognises every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provide opportunities for all people to achieve their highest potential.

Check out our career page to find out more about our recruitment process and what its like to work at the Salvos. We are always on the lookout for individuals keen to help us fulfil mission to support those in need. Along with contributing their valuable time to a good cause, volunteers bring much-needed vitality and a fresh perspective through their ideas to the range of roles we have on offer. Whatever your skillset, availability, or areas of interest, we are keen to hear from you. Check out our volunteer opportunities here.