Date: 23 Jan 2026
Location
Nowra, NSW, AU, 2541
Requisition ID: 2013
About Us
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.
We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.
The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.
Your Role
* Be part of Vinnies doing good for the community
* Aspire to take the next step in your retail career – join Vinnies in this retail leadership role
* Keep more of your income with salary tax-free benefits.
We're looking to fill a full‑time Store Manager position at the Vinnies store in Nowra. As Store Manager, you will be instrumental in growing the store's customer base and driving sales performance to a competitive level. Your ability to inspire team members, proven retail operations and people management skills are vital for you to thrive well in this role. Your eye for great fashion and styling; superb visual merchandising skills, and passion for excellent customer service will provide additional advantage for your success.
Your Responsibility
* Leading, growing and developing a team of paid employees and volunteers
* Ensuring extraordinary customer service is provided to every customer, every time
* Embedding exceptional operational and visual merchandise standards
* Meeting and exceeding sales and KPI performance of the store
* Champion the voice of the donor by upholding the highest standards in product sorting, pricing, and placement
* Building and supporting the volunteer workforce and engaging with the local communityRole‑modelling a 'safety first' culture in store
* Use the company’s mission and values to support decision making, act as a brand advocate inside and outside of the store.
You Will Need
* Experience in managing retail stores, preferably fashion, and/or high‑volume retail
* Strong leadership skills; with good fashion sense
* Strong focus on customer experience
* Proven people management skills or experience in managing people, training and coaching
* Proven ability to track store sales performance and drive team towards meeting sales targets.
Apply Now
If this sounds like you, don’t wait‑apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.
We offer:
* Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values‑driven team with a strong sense of community.
* Boost Your Take‑Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax‑free benefits for everyday expenses.
* Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
* Learning & Development – On‑deman training to support your professional growth.
* Wellbeing Support – EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well‑being.
* Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
* Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave, Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.
St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages.
If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.
The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre‑employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.
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