Thrift Shop Manager

Are you passionate about your community?

About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Thrift Shop Manager! You will lead operations of the store to ensure quality customer service and maintain general upkeep of the shop. Additionally, you will foster a culture of inclusiveness and be responsible for direct supervision for all volunteers at the shop.

Responsibilities include

• Secure and close store at the end of the day
• Responsible for First Aid if required to administer to volunteers or customers
• Ensure doors and windows are checked on arrival and departure from store
• Conduct regular team meetings to address operational matters
• Recruit and train new volunteers

This is a permanent full-time position, based in Sale, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with General Retail Industry Level 6 Award.

What you will have

• Experience in Customer Service
• Experience in managing a team preferably volunteers
• Experience working in Retail (highly desirable)
• Understanding and commitment to mission and values of The Salvation Army
• Compassion and professionalism in all actions and ethics
• Extraordinary service to customers
• Complete Provide First Aid (PFA) training and be willing to be designated First Aid Provider when on site
• Physical ability to safely stand, sit, walk regularly and for long periods of time, push, pull, lift, carry & restrain, climb ladders, use a computer mouse and EFTPOS machine/undertake other inherent requirements of the role

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. 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.