Thrift Shop Manager

Are you passionate about supporting your community?

About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Thrift Shop Manager! You will lead and develop the Leopold Salvation Army Thrift Shop as a profitable business as part of the ministry of The Bellarine Peninsula Corps.

Responsibilities include

• Able to promote and connect Thrift Shop and Corps activities
• Able to lead and coordinate team including conflict resolution
• Delegate appropriate decision making and task responsibility
• Implement stock rotation and stock management processes to ensure optimal store stock levels are maintained to maximize sales and revenue
• Deliver excellence in customer service by responding to customer needs, training staff in best practice customer service
• Provide training, guidance, direction and feedback to all volunteers

This is a fixed-term full-time position, contracted until July 2024, based in Leopold, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with General Retail Employee Award Level 6.

What you will have

• Certificate in Retail Operations / Diploma of Business (desirable)
• Certificate level qualification in Retail Management (desirable)
• Experience in team management (essential)
• Merchandising and store presentation skills
• Experience managing stock
• Retail management experience (highly desirable)
• Experience working and managing volunteers (preferred)
• Basic working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• A current VIC Driver's Licence
• Physical ability to safely sit, stand, walk regularly and for long periods of time
• Physical ability to push, pull, lift, carry items up to 10 kilos in weight
• Physical ability to climb ladders

Benefits working at The Salvation Army

• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and 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.

How to Apply
If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. 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 apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

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 and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.