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Retail Assistant Manager


Company : The Salvation Army Australia


Location : Gympie, Queensland


Created : 2025-08-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Retail Assistant Manager role at The Salvation Army Australia1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Retail Assistant Manager role at The Salvation Army AustraliaAbout UsThe 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.Number Of Positions Available1About UsThe 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.Position Title:Assistant Store ManagerClassification:General Retail Award Level 4Department:Gympie Family StoreEmployment Status: Part-Time | 15 hours per week including 5 hours on SaturdayWhy This Role MattersThe Salvation Army (Salvos) maintains a strong connection with the local community through our retail stores. It is vital to our mission in providing for those in need. Our stores represent the organization to the wider public promoting our brand of support. They also offer a safe space for anyone entering our doors.About The RoleAs the Assistant Store Manager, you will support the Store Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Gympie Family Store. This includes recycling, retail, and administrative tasks aligned with The Salvation Armys mission and values. The role contributes to generating ongoing income to support the Corps and its community-based initiatives.How You Will Make An ImpactAssist in managing daily store operations to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. This includes retail floor setup, stock rotation, adherence to pricing policies, cleanliness, point-of-sale operation, calendar scheduling, data entry, cash handling, and customer engagement.Open and close the store as needed and reconcile cash registers at the end of day.Prepare and submit petty cash reports as required.Support the donation intake process and ensure efficient sorting and processing of goods.Work alongside the Store Manager to promote items for sale and maintain a visually appealing, well-merchandised store layout.Assist with conducting stocktakes and maintaining accurate inventory records.Supervise and support staff and volunteers, ensuring a positive and productive team environment.What You Will Be BringExperience in retail and/or customer service (preferred).Experience in mentoring or training team members, or a demonstrated ability to do so.Competence in point-of-sale (POS) systems, Microsoft Office, and a willingness to learn other digital platforms.A current and valid Drivers Licence preferred.A current First Aid Certificate or a willingness to obtain one.A reasonable level of physical fitness to perform manual handling and meet the physical demands of the role safely.What We OfferAccess to EAP and health & wellness initiativesOngoing 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.About UsThe Salvation Army (Salvos) 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, the Salvos are always there providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.How To ApplyIf youre passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role. Together we can build a brighter future.Applications will closeas 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 people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people 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 CollaborationSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typePart-timeJob functionJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentIndustriesNon-profit OrganizationsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Salvation Army Australia by 2xGet notified about new Assistant Retail Manager jobs in Gympie, Queensland, Australia.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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