Store Manager (Couples) (Residential in Ngaanyatjarra Lands)

at; Remote; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Western Australia is seeking a highly motivated couple for the role of Store Managers in a vibrant remote community. You will oversee daily operations, manage stock levels, and implement store policies, ensuring excellent service delivery. The ideal candidates will have substantial managerial experience in retail and demonstrate operational excellence. The position offers a purposeful work environment with a competitive salary, remote allowances, and support for your relocation.

Benefits

Purpose-driven environment

Flights and accommodation provided

Competitive salary & remote allowance

Meaningful work in non-profit

Qualifications

• Substantial managerial experience in a supermarket or similar retail environment.
• Proven track record of operational excellence and store improvement.
• Ability to manage teams and budgets while enhancing service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and provide training to staff.
• Manage stock levels and control waste, maximizing merchandising opportunities.
• Develop and implement store policies ensuring adherence to guidelines.
• Manage financial transactions and report to the council on performance.
• Drive sales performance and achieve gross profit targets.

Skills

Retail management

Stock management

Process design

Customer service skills

Team leadership

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Computer literacy

Job description

About the Ngaanyatjarra Council

The Ngaanyatjarra Lands are managed by the Ngaanyatjarra Council Group, a wholly community‑led entity representing the interests of Traditional Owners (Yarnangu) who reside in the communities of Warburton, Irrunytju (Wingellina), Papulankutja (Blackstone), Mantamaru (Jameson), Warakurna, Tjirrkarli, Tjukurla, Wanarn, Kiwirrkurra, Patjarr and Pira Kata (Kanpa). Each community is an autonomous, separately incorporated body. Tjukurrpa (Dreamtime) is central to life in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, with Yarnangu maintaining an unbroken connection to Tjukurrpa for more than 65,000 years.

Established in 1981, the Ngaanyatjarra Council Group (NCG) represents the interests of the Ngaanyatjarra People across 11 communities in the Central Desert region of Western Australia. Employing over 450 people, NCG provides a wide range of services, including health, utilities, construction, employment, community development, shops, roadhouses, art centres, and land services. It is one of the largest and most successful Indigenous organisations in the country.

Our Vision

Representing the aspirations and interests of our diverse communities, we are dedicated to keeping Yarnangu strong on Country.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated couple to take on the role of Store Managers within a vibrant, remote community based in WA, contributing to its growth and sustainability. You will play a crucial role in shaping the store’s future, setting new standards for operational excellence, and supporting the community’s development.

Community retail stores play a vital role in providing food security and nutrition and this role as Store Manager presents an opportunity, with support from NG Council, to develop and implement policies, processes and systems that will help ensure that our services become a benchmark for efficiency and excellence and serves as a blueprint for other stores.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the daily operations, including providing supervision and training to staff and fostering a productive and culturally sensitive work environment.
• Managing stock levels, controlling waste and shrinkage, and maximising merchandising opportunities.
• Developing, implementing and ensuring adherence to store policies.
• Managing financial transactions and working with NG Council to provide meaningful financial performance summaries for store owners.
• Driving sales performance and achieving gross profit targets, ensuring adherence to NG Councils policies.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated couple with substantial managerial experience in a supermarket or similar retail environment. You should have a proven track record of operational excellence and a deep understanding of best practices in store management. Your background should include significant experience in store improvement, process design, stock management, and point-of-sale systems.

As a couple, you will work collaboratively to lead and develop teams, manage budgets, and enhance service delivery while maintaining high customer satisfaction. Resilience and an openness to change are crucial, as is the ability to effectively address and resolve customer issues. Your experience should demonstrate a commitment to fostering a productive, culturally sensitive work environment and driving operational success.

You are enthusiastic about leading a transformative role and establishing a new operational blueprint. Your strong commercial acumen, community engagement skills, and ability to build cohesive relationships are essential. You should also possess strong computer literacy, with the ability to learn new software.

Please ensure you include both resumes in the single document upload.

What We Offer

• Purpose-Driven Environment: Experience a work culture that prioritises purpose and provides a deep sense of fulfilment, aligning with values that matter to you.
• Flights and Accommodation: Flights and accommodation will be provided to you to allow for a seamless transition into your new role, ensuring that you can focus on making a positive impact from day one.
• Competitive Salary & Remote Allowance: Enjoy a competitive salary package with remote area incentives.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to impactful projects and be part of a non‑profit organisation where your work truly makes a difference.
• Join us in preserving our traditions, sharing our stories, and shaping a vibrant future for generations to come.

Application Questions

• How many years of retail management experience do you have?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a store manager?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for budget management & forecasting?
• Do you have experience in a sales role?
• Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• What's your expected annual base salary?

Community Services & Development 101-1,000 employees