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.

Make a real difference in your local community while leading a retail team you can be proud of.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Store Manager to lead our Salvos Stores Katherine team. This role is ideal for a hands-on retail leader who enjoys building strong teams, connecting with the local community, and running a well-organised store with purpose.

Reporting to the Area Manager, this is a permanent, full-time position based in Katherine, NT, offering stability, meaningful work, and a healthy work-life balance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Store Manager, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the store, achieving sales and surplus targets

• Manage stock flow, pricing and visual merchandising in line with Salvos Stores’ standards

• Coach, support and develop a diverse team of employees and volunteers

• Manage rosters, budgets and wage costs to keep the store running smoothly

• Build strong connections with the Katherine community, local organisations and supporters

This is a practical leadership role where you’ll be supported by a wider network while having the autonomy to run your store effectively.

ABOUT YOU

You will bring:

• Proven retail management experience (essential)

• Strong customer service, communication and people leadership skills

• The ability to motivate and engage a team in a fast-paced environment

• Experience managing budgets, rosters and operational priorities

• Experience with Workday HCM (highly regarded)

• Alignment with The Salvation Army’s values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration and diversity

THE BENEFITS:

We are more than retail. Every sale directly supports Salvation Army programmes that help Australians in need.

As a registered not-for-profit, eligible employees also receive:

• Salary packaging up to $31,800 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit

• No Sunday work - enjoy real work-life balance

• Generous paid parental leave and purchased leave options

• Staff store discounts

• Access to Fitness Passport and exclusive consumer discounts

• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives

• Ongoing training, development and leadership support

• A genuinely rewarding role with strong community impact

How To Apply:

If you’re a motivated retail leader who wants their work to matter, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply via the link with your current resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and alignment with the role.

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

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.