Store Manager - Cooma

The Salvation Army Australia; Cooma; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 taxfree

Meal entertainment benefit $2,650

Staff store discount

No Sunday work - work-life balance

Fitness Passport access

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Health & wellness initiatives

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Salvation Army Australia in Cooma, NSW, seeks an experienced Store Manager to lead our Salvos Stores team. You will drive sales, manage stock, train staff and volunteers, and ensure an exceptional in-store experience while raising funds for people in need.

Reporting to the Area Manager, this permanent full-time role offers a Level 6 award arrangement, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for development and community engagement through Salvos initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Leadership

Budgeting

Workday HCM

Mission alignment

Job description

Store Manager - Cooma The Salvation Army Australia Cooma, NSW, AU

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 experiencedStore Managerto lead our team 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 rolelocated 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) and 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..

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.