Number of Positions Available: 1 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. Store Manager | St Kilda Salvos Stores Lead a High-Impact Store. Inspire a Large Team. Create Lasting Community Change. Are you an experienced retail leader ready for your next challenge? We're seeking a passionate and resilient Store Manager to lead our iconic St Kilda Salvos Store. This is a unique opportunity to take the reins of one of our busiest and most dynamic stores, where every sale helps fund programs that support Australians in need. This isn't your typical retail management role. St Kilda is a high-volume operation with significant growth potential, a large and diverse team, and a store footprint spanning two buildings. Success in this role requires strong leadership, exceptional planning skills, and the ability to bring people together around a shared vision. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing teams, and is motivated by purpose, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role Reporting to the Area Manager, this is a permanent, full-time position based in St Kilda, VIC. As Store Manager, you'll be responsible for driving sales performance, operational excellence, and team engagement while creating an outstanding shopping experience for customers. You'll lead a large team of employees and volunteers across two store locations, ensuring everyone is working collaboratively towards shared goals. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Retail General Industry Award, Level 6. What You'll Be Responsible For Leading all aspects of store operations to achieve sales and surplus targets. Managing a high-volume retail environment and ensuring smooth daily operations across two buildings. Developing, coaching, and inspiring a large team of employees and volunteers. Creating effective rosters and workforce plans to maximise productivity and customer service. Managing stock flow, pricing, merchandising, and presentation standards. Monitoring budgets, wage costs, and operational performance. Building strong community connections and local partnerships. Identifying opportunities to unlock the store's full potential and drive growth. About You We're looking for a confident and capable leader who can motivate people, navigate challenges, and create a positive team culture. You will bring: Previous retail management experience (essential). Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills (essential). Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and influencing teams. Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Confidence managing complex rostering and operational requirements. A resilient and solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced retail environment. Experience managing budgets and delivering commercial results. Experience using Workday HCM (highly regarded). Alignment with The Salvation Army Mission and Values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity. Why Join Us? At Salvos Stores, every purchase makes a difference. Every item sold helps fund The Salvation Army's programs and services that support vulnerable Australians. St Kilda presents an exciting opportunity for the right leader. This store has enormous potential, and we're looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas, build team capability, and help shape its future success. The Benefits As a registered NFP, we offer meaningful benefits to eligible employees that help you thrive both professionally and personally: Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free plus $2,650 meal entertainment benefit. Generous Paid Parental Leave for primary carers (12 weeks) and secondary carers. Purchased Leave Scheme of up to 8 weeks per year. Workplace Support Leave (5 days) to support Salvos initiatives. Staff Store Discount. No Sunday work, supporting work-life balance. Access to Fitness Passport and a range of consumer discounts. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives. Ongoing learning, training, and career development opportunities. A rewarding career where your work creates genuine social impact. How to Apply If you're an experienced retail leader looking for a role that combines commercial success with community impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and alignment with the 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 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 Collaboration At the Salvos, we believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. And 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. Mission, Vision & Values The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by: Caring for people Creating faith pathways Building healthy communities Working for justice When you work with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others. Find more information here. Check out how we’re bringing some more good in the world. Why work with the Salvos? The Salvation Army offers a range of employment opportunities across the organisation, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services. When you choose to work with the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis. So, if you are passionate about work that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you. Our employees have access to a range of benefits, plus personal development and career diversity opportunities that deliver real and meaningful benefits. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance, generous salary packaging opportunities, parental leave, purchase leave schemes and much more. Find out more The Salvation Army encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that accepts and recognises every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provide opportunities for all people to achieve their highest potential. Find out more Check out our career page to find out more about our recruitment process and what its like to work at the Salvos. We are always on the lookout for individuals keen to help us fulfil mission to support those in need. Along with contributing their valuable time to a good cause, volunteers bring much-needed vitality and a fresh perspective through their ideas to the range of roles we have on offer. Whatever your skillset, availability, or areas of interest, we are keen to hear from you. Check out our volunteer opportunities here.

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