AddressOur client is seeking Remote Area Manager to oversee and support their two stores in the FNQ community. This part-time role is open to both individuals and couples. The position is a 12-month contract with an option for renewal.
As Remote Area Manager, your work schedule will be half days on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and full days from Wednesday to Friday. Regular travel to the community is required to support the Store Managers and conduct stocktakes, up to 5 trips to each store over 12 months. You will work from home and can be based anywhere in Queensland, as long as you can reach the airport for your regular regional visits.
About the Locations
Both remote communities have rich indigenous culture situated in Far North Queensland. They offer excellent fishing, diverse coastal and inland landscapes, stunning sunsets, and amazing wildlife. The community has a school, clinic, general store as well as a club and is an alcohol managed community.
Working within the indigenous communities you must be aware of cultural sensitivity, working cohesively with the Finance team and reporting directly to the Executive Board members and/or their delegate.
To be successful in this role you are a person with integrity, emotional intelligence, professionalism, as well as be sensitive and supportive to the community and managers to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of the stores.
The position includes a range of finance and administrative tasks that support the operation of the Stores and its staff. The role requires you to contribute to the profitability and increased growth of the stores by ensuring each store meets its objectives of achieving sales and minimising expenses.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Oversee the daily operations of both remote retail stores
- Staff management/training
- Daily, Weekly and Monthly paperwork, reconciliation, and reports
- Stock control (wet and dry season)
- Build solid working relationships with staff, management, suppliers, and service providers in the communities
- Ensure all assets of the organisation are maintained
- Oversight with all aspects of the store’s functions
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 3 + years of retail (FMCG) experience in a management/grocery environment
- Demonstrated experience in retail management and staff management
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in forecasting, analysis of goods, stock control
- Strong track record in delivering results, implementing business strategy, and continually driving outcomes with a sense of urgency
- Strong computer literacy with the ability to learn new software (Swiftpos Point of Sale system used)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Community-minded with a passion to make positive differences, including sound customer service, relationship building skills and training
- Senior administration and financial management skills
BENEFITS:
- 12% super, 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- Attractive salary package
- Travel and work across various sites in greater Northern Queensland
- Home based position including mobile phone, internet and laptop
IMPORTANT
Please note that these communities is subject to some alcohol restrictions.
This position is open to all Australian Residents with no work restrictions. As this is a long-term contract position, we are unable to process applications from candidates with working holiday visas or those seeking visa sponsorship.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Vlasta Eriksson at ******@signaturestaff.com.au, quoting Ref No. RS202406RAM.
