Retail Shop Manager

Position Number/Reference: 34303 Classification: APS Level 6 Team: Commercial Special Notes: This is an ongoing opportunity. Suitable candidates may be placed in a merit pool from this selection process and the pool may be used to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing roles. Non-ongoing vacancies filled from a merit pool may be offered as a specified term. Applicants may have their application and assessment results shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies looking to fill similar roles.

The Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) at Old Parliament House is located inside a heritage-listed building that was once home to Australia's Parliament (1927 to 1988).
True to our building’s original brief, we provide a ‘people’s place’, where big ideas are explored.
We share the story of Australia's democracy through exhibitions, events and education programs, as well as through our rich online collection of stories, objects and resources.
At MoAD, we celebrate the Australian democratic journey. We seek to provoke thought and inspire conversation by sharing stories and objects that played a part in shaping the nation as it is today.
Careers at MoAD are varied, from exhibition curators, heritage officers and learning facilitators, through to digital producers, finance officers and IT specialists. We're a small team, working in a dynamic environment, sharing our democratic and political history in a heritage-listed building.
MoAD is an inclusive and rewarding workplace that values the contributions of all our staff. We encourage applications from First Nations Australians, people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and LGBTQIA+ people. We are committed to a safe and supportive workplace which includes flexible working practices.
MoAD employees are engaged under the Australian Public Service Act 1999 and are subject to the terms and conditions of employment in the OPH Enterprise Agreement 2024-27MoAD is seeking an experienced, energetic, and passionate retail manager with creative vision to lead the growth of their retail shop both onsite and through e-commerce to reflect the work of broader institution.

This position is responsible for all aspects of the MoAD retail shop including purchasing, merchandising, point of sale management, inventory control, reconciliation, and management of rostered shop staff.

The role requires a commitment to ensuring our visitors and external stakeholders have an excellent experience by creating a friendly and welcoming environment while working in close coordination with all teams within MoAD.

Suitable candidates may be placed in a merit pool from this selection process and the pool may be used to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing roles. Non-ongoing vacancies filled from a merit pool may be offered as a specified term. Applicants may have their application and assessment results shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies looking to fill similar roles.

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