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Form of workNumber of Positions Available: 1 Start your career with The Salvation Army today! 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 review our current vacancies.
ABOUT US The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Why this role matters Charters Towers Corps is a community-focused church, partnering with the wider community to help transform one life at a time with the love of Jesus. This is achieved through Sunday Worship Services, Community Support and Emergency Relief, Thrift Shop engagement, and small groups. About the role
To efficiently and effectively manage the daily recycling, retail and administrative functions of the Family Store in line with The Salvation Army (TSA) mission and values. You will successfully Provide management of the day to day operations of the Family Store, ensuring the store is presentable, provides excellent customer service and has adequate stock levels.
Regularly review income and expenditure against budget, and look for opportunities for growth and/or improvement, updating the Line Manager with ideas or proposed plans for consideration Lead a team of workers by providing regular training, direction, feedback and performance management, to ensure they adhere to Policy and Procedures and invest in staff professional development as required Manage and ensure effective marketing of goods for sale, including the oversight of social media delegating to staff for implementation and liaising with Public Relations to ensure adherence to policy and procedure. Connect with the Line Manager and/or PR teams for marketing and fundraising opportunities to support key TSA fundraising and events This is a part-time (30hrs per week), permanent position located in Charters Towers, QLD.
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the General Retail Level 6 Award. You will have
An appreciation of, and the ability and willingness to promote, support and model, the values and ethos of The Salvation Army Qualifications in Retail or Business Current valid Driver’s Licence Current First aid certificate or willingness to obtain one Proven experience in retail management, ideally 5 years + Experience in mentoring/training and managing staff Demonstrated people management skills with an emphasis on volunteers and the community Evidence of a strong focus and commitment to outstanding customer service Sound presentation and communication skills (both oral and written) to be able to interact and network positively with a variety of people Experienced and confident in using POS, computer systems and Microsoft Office
Why this role matters As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650) Health, fitness, financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits; Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service; Opportunity for career development; Paid parental leave - 12 weeks. Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme .
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity . An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members. Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through our career contribution.
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 National Police Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship.
Find out more here. We have a range of employment opportunities across our organisation including community and caring professions, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and support services. When you work with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others.
If you are mission lead and passionate about working for purpose, delivering social and sustainable outcomes, we want to hear from you. Our employees have access to a range of benefits and personal development and career diversity opportunities that deliver real and meaningful benefits. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and healthy work-life balance, generous salary packaging opportunities, gender neutral parental leave and purchase leave schemes and much more.
We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies. 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. Check out our career page to find out more about our process and what its like to work at the Salvos.
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