Team Leader

Card Factory; Shire Of Northampton; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Card Factory is seeking a friendly and upbeat Team Leader to energise our store and support the Store Manager. You will motivate the team, lead by example, and ensure customers leave with exactly what they came in for, plus a smile.

When the Store Manager is away, you’ll step up to keep operations running smoothly with confidence and care. You’ll drive store initiatives, communicate effectively, and foster a positive, inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a retail team.
• Curious by nature and eager to learn.
• Active listening and inclusive collaboration.
• Flexible and proactive in getting things done.
• Fair, open to feedback, and thoughtful in decisions.
• Genuine care for people and positive team vibe.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store operations and deliver great customer experiences.
• Motivate the team, coach growth, and uphold the Card Factory Way.
• Drive store initiatives, maintain clear communication, and foster a positive vibe.
• Monitor performance metrics to keep the store running smoothly.

Skills

Leadership

Curiosity

Communication

People focus

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a friendly and upbeat Team Leader to bring energy, positivity, and great vibes to our store!

In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of it, supporting your Store Manager, keeping the team motivated, and making sure every customer leaves with exactly what they came in for (and a smile to go with it). When your Store Manager’s away, you’ll step up and keep things running smoothly with confidence and care.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the store—creating great customer experiences and driving commercial success. You’ll lead by example, showing what great service looks like and bringing the cardfactory Way to life. Along the way, you’ll help others grow while continuing to build your own skills.

With your energy and commercial know-how, you’ll drive store initiatives, keep communication flowing, and create a positive, inclusive vibe. And by keeping an eye on the numbers, you’ll help make sure everything’s running smoothly, and the team is thriving.

What we’re looking for:

• Good leadership skills people want to follow—positive, proactive, and full of energy.
• You’re curious by nature, always learning, and eager to see the bigger picture.
• You make space for everyone’s voice, listen with intent, and help build a team where people feel they belong.
• Step up, stay flexible, and set the tone by getting things done.
• You’re fair, open to feedback, and thoughtful in how you make decisions.
• You genuinely care about people, support growth, and help create a positive team vibe.

Why Join Us?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, this could be the perfect opportunity. At cardfactory, we’re all about celebrating people—and that includes you. You’ll be supported every step of the journey, with opportunities to grow, lead, and shine. We’ll back your potential, cheer on your progress, and help you grow.

There’s no fixed closing date for this role, so we encourage you to apply early as we may close the vacancy once we’ve received enough applications.

National Minimum Wage (based on age range)

Up to £12.71 per hour (depending on age)