Retail Development Partner

Number of Positions Available:

1

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Are you an experienced in Workforce Development (L&D) with a passion for NFP retail? Are you driven by a desire to make a difference in this world? If so, then this could be the job for you

The role

We currently have a vacancy of a Retail Development Partner (WA/SA/NT) to join our National Workforce Development team responsible for consulting with regional stakeholders, identify training needs, developing and facilitate training for new and existing personnel within Salvos Stores.

Salvos Stores plays an essential role in supporting the local community and is a destination for the second-hand retail enthusiasts. We’re looking for an experienced Retail Development Partner who shares the same values as our mission, loves a challenge, and loves waking up each day with a passion for making a difference.

Our unique business proposition in Salvos Stores means that no day is the same. We’re searching for someone who’ll thrive in a team who supports our overarching team members and mission.

Requirements on the role:

- Facilitate induction/role orientation training sessions for new retail employees and assess competence at completion of the training
- Provide on-the-job coaching and development interventions for retail personnel where the line manager requires additional support
- In consultation with the National Workforce Development Team Leader and Manager, partner with key stakeholders across Salvos Stores to develop training packages and modules for business initiatives identified
- In consultation with National Workforce Development Team Leader & Manager, liaise with training partners to identify training opportunities in order to build capability across Salvos Stores retail teams
- Facilitate training programs for employees and volunteers as directed by National Workforce Development Team Leader
- Lead the regional roll out of national Projects and Process
- Evaluate learning activities with key learning recommendations reported as required
- Review practices in facilitating the Workforce Development experience and recommend improvements
- Compile training reports for Line Manager detailing training activities and anomalies as required
- Co-ordinate and manage regional training calendar
- Maintain and update training records in the LEARN learning management system
- Work collaboratively with retail store, area and regional managers to determine priorities and develop integrated solutions that deliver key outcomes

About you:

- Minimum 3 year’s experience in a similar role
- Relevant industry knowledge (retail) preferable but not essential
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or Diploma of Business (or similar)
- Proof of eligibility to work in Australia A national police record check is required
- Must maintain a current and valid police check
- Current driver’s licence
- The ability to travel interstate and regionally, including overnight stays when required
- Ensure that all mandatory compliance training and refreshers are completed and up to date.

About Salvos Stores

We operate as a professional, commercially-focused retail business, recycling pre-loved goods donated from the public. We have a national retail network of over 350 stores, all of which are staffed by professional, dedicated store teams, and supported by a fully functioning Support Office.

Our surplus is directed into programs run by The Salvation Army, one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities that helps thousands of Australians every year find hope amid all kinds of personal hardship. Every day our teams come to work knowing their efforts can literally transform lives.

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.

For more information contact Josie Bruzzese at

or 0457 597 963
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