Store Manager - Mount Eliza

The Salvation Army (SA) Property Trust atf Social Work; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax off

Meal entertainment benefit $2,650

Staff Store Discount

No Sunday work

Fitness Passport and discounts

EAP and health & wellness programs

Training and development opportunities

Purpose driven career with social影响

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead the Mount Eliza Salvos Store and drive sales, inspire the team, and deliver an exceptional in-store experience. You will help raise funds to support Australians in need and report to the Area Manager for a permanent, full-time role in Mount Eliza, VIC.

Salary and conditions align with the Retail General Industry Award, Level 6, and you will manage budgets, rostering, and wage costs while building valuable community connections.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience essential.
• Strong customer service and communication skills required.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage budgets and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and drive sales and surplus targets.
• Manage stock flow, pricing, and visual merchandising to Salvos Stores standards.
• Inspire, train, and develop a team of employees and volunteers.
• Monitor budgets and wage costs to maintain efficient store operations.
• Build strong community connections with local groups and partners.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Workday HCM

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.

Our Store Managers efficiently and effectively manage all aspects of one retail site to maximise sales and profitability.

About The Role:

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Store Managerto lead our team Mount Eliza 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 Mount Eliza, VIC .

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.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

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.