Store Manager

BENEFITS

• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements including a hybrid work arrangement.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

We’re looking for a professional Store Manager with relevant experience who wants to join our team of 1500 employees and 1000 volunteers to make a difference on a permanent full-time basis, working 38 hours per week based at our Belmont store in Geelong.

THE ROLE

The Store Manager is responsible for managing staff and resources in order to ensure the operational needs of the store are met to maximise financial returns.

• Ensure a high level of customer service is provided to all stakeholders at the store through leadership and training
• Take responsibility for store outcomes and achieving budgets
• Carry out routine training to ensure staff are compliant with policies and procedures outlined in the operations handbook
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies in store operations
• Ensure all staff are aware and work within the Brotherhood’s OH&S policies and procedures and respond promptly to any OH&S issues

Salary will be 60,357.43 per annum plus superannuation.

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Relevant qualifications in retail experience (experience in recycled goods will be preferable)
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team with the ability to supervise, mentor and support staff and volunteers
• Takes ownership and responsibility for decisions
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and liaise across all levels both internally, externally and with people from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems and make appropriate recommendations
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan workload, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Expertise and competency in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Understanding of and empathy with the values and ideals of the Brotherhood.
• Customer service focused

Desirable

• Retail Certificate 3 or above
• Drivers license
• Manual handling training (highly desirable)
• Visual merchandising training

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact  Kelly McMurray via **************@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close:  Monday, 19 February 2024 at 11.55 pm

The Brotherhood of St Laurence adheres to Government vaccination mandates.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.