Thrift Shop Assistant Manager

at  The Salvation Army

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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 review our current vacancies.

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.
Are you passionate about your community?
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Thrift Shop Assistant Manager! You will assist the Thrift Shop Manager to lead and develop the stores to maximise profits and links between Community Support Services, wider community and Corps.

Responsibilities include

• Maximise sales and revenue through processing of donations to the store
• Implement stock rotation and stock management processes to esnure 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
• Lead safe workplace through the ongoing promotion of work health and safety standards
• Ensure the cleaning and maintenance of store and facilities are upheld

This is a permanent part-time position, 19 hours per week, based in Swan Hill, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the General Retail Award Level 4.

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
• 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
• A current VIC Driver’s Licence

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!
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 people 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

• Maximise sales and revenue through processing of donations to the store
• Implement stock rotation and stock management processes to esnure 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
• Lead safe workplace through the ongoing promotion of work health and safety standards
• Ensure the cleaning and maintenance of store and facilities are uphel