About this role
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 has become available for a motivated Assistant Store Manager (2IC) to grow their leadership skills and support the Store Manager in leading our team at Red Hill Salvos Stores.
As Assistant Store Manager, you’ll play a key role in day-to-day operations through supporting sales, stock management, team leadership, and delivering an exceptional in-store experience.
This is a permanent, full-time role located in Red Hill, QLD.
Key Responsibilities:
Support and assist the Store Manager to achieve sales and surplus targets.
Help manage stock flow, pricing and merchandising in line with Salvos Stores’ standards and values.
Provide training, direction, and support to employees and volunteers.
Lead store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with WHS requirements.
Contribute to building strong connections with the local community.
About You:
Demonstrated retail experience, ideally with some leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide variety of people.
A collaborative team player who can motivate and support others.
Organised and proactive, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
Alignment with The Salvation Army Mission and Values of integrity, respect, compassion, diversity, and collaboration.
The Benefits:
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
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.
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.
How To Apply:
If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
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.
Other facts
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
What you'll do
- The Assistant Store Manager will support the Store Manager in achieving sales and surplus targets while managing stock flow and team leadership. They will also lead store operations in the absence of the Store Manager and promote a strong safety culture.
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