Thrift Shop Manager

1 week ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Number of Positions Available:
1

  • Start your career with The Salvation Army today
  • 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 one of Australia's largest and mostloved 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 this role matters

Geelong Salvation Army Corps are community-focused churches, partnering with the wider community to help transform one life at a time with the love of Jesus.

This is achieved through Sunday Worship Services, Community Support and Emergency Relief, Thrift Shop engagement, and small groups.
We are excited to be opening a new shop on Pakington Street, Geelong.

This new Thrift Shop will be fully sourced by local donations and all profits made go to funding vital community activities and programs across the local area.

About the role
We are seeking for a values-driven and proactive Thrift Shop Manager.

This role will be instrumental in leading the operations of the new store in ensuring quality customer service, diligence in cash handling, quality sorting of donated goods, pricing and maintaining the general appearance and upkeep of the shop.

You will be responsible for fostering a culture of inclusiveness and community amongst the volunteer team, which will in turn enhance the customer experience in the store.

The Thrift Shop Manager is responsible for the direct supervision and recruitment of all volunteers.

You will successfully

  • Encourage local community and businesses to donate quality goods to maintain sales
  • Implement appropriate retail sales opportunities internally and externally to maximise sales including in store promotions, attending periodic or seasonal local markets
  • Ensure the recruitment, maintenance, and direction of volunteers, employees, Assistant Managers and/or Day Supervisors to ensure the store runs efficiently
  • Administration of all levels of compliance and training of volunteers in the workplace
  • Manage store financial processes including completion of daily cash reconciliation, preparation of cash floats and banking, minimisation of stock losses and cash handling procedures are followed
  • Ensure all staff and volunteer records are updated and maintained in relevant database or file
  • Lead a safe workplace through the ongoing promotion of work health and safety standards
  • Implement WH&S compliance requirements including holding WH&S meetings, completion of WH&S inspections and maintenance of a notice board
This is a permanent full-time position, based in Geelong, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with General Retail Industry Award Level 6.

You will have

  • Experience in customer service
  • Experience in managing a team preferably volunteers
  • Experience working in Retail (highly desirable)
  • Complete Provide First Aid (PFA) training and be willing to be designated First Aid Provider when on site (Appointment to cover cost of First Aid training (if certification not already valid), and/or biannual updates)
  • Experience in building a culture of consultation and collaboration
  • Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia
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 operate a cash register and EFTPOS machine.

This will all be in line with WHS policies and procedures.
What we offer

  • Flexible working conditions


 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
  • 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. W_
  • 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

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