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- 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 work for Salvos?
When you work for the Salvos you are making a difference to the community and lives of others. A career with purpose, where you can help society's most vulnerable as we care for people, create faith pathways, build healthy communities and work for justice.
Why this role matters
Delacombe Corps is a community-focused church partnering with the community to help transform one life at a time with the love of Jesus. We have ministry areas for people of all ages and welcome anyone who wants to join.
Our Thrift Shop in Wendouree is a great place to find amazing bargains, quality clothing, and essential home items. Profits made go to funding vital community activities and programs across the local area, in the Corps and The Salvation Army.
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Thrift Shop Manager to provide assistance to the Thrift Shop Manager to lead and develop the stores to maximize profits and strengthen links between thrift shops, Community Support Service, wider community and Corps. This role will have supervisory responsibilities of volunteers.
Key responsibilities
As your duties are to assist the Thrift Shop Manager you will have a wide and varied role, however what we believe the most important are:
- Deliver excellence in customer service by responding to customer needs, training staff in best practice customer service and actively seeking opportunities to connect customers to TSA mission
- Provide training, guidance, direction and feedback to all volunteers
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate retail sales opportunities internally and externally to maximize sales such as store promotions and attending seasonal local markets
- Develop and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with community and partner agencies, including management of collocated partner programs
- Ensure that that the shops runs efficiently and effectively in the absence of the manager
This is a permanent part-time position, 21 hours per week, based in Wendouree, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with General Retail Award Level 4.
What we're looking for
- Experience in team management is essential
- Merchandising and store presentation skills
- Experience managing stock
- Basic working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel
- A valid VIC Drivers Licence
- Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia
Nice to have
- Experience working and managing volunteers preferred
- Retail management experience is highly desirable
- Certificate in Retail Operations / Diploma of Business is desirable
- Certificate level qualification in Retail Management desirable
This position will require physical ability to safely stand, sit, walk regularly and for long periods of time. Some responsibilities require the Manager to push, pull, lift, carry and restrain stock, climb ladders, and use computer mouse and eftpos machine. This will all be in line with WHS policies and procedures.
Benefits working for The Salvation Army
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
Enquiries only
Please contact Major Craig Farrell, Corps Officer on
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