ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity. About The Role: An exciting opportunity for an experienced Store Manager to lead our team at Salvos Stores Kidman Park. As Store Manager, you’ll drive sales, inspire your team, and deliver an exceptional in-store experience, all while helping us raise vital funds to support Australians in need. Reporting to the Area Manager, this is a permanent, full-time role located in Kidman Park, SA. Key Responsibilities: Lead of store operations in a large-format, high-footprint store environment. Drive sales performance and achieve surplus targets in a fast-paced setting. Build, lead and grow a team of employees and volunteers. Inspire, coach and develop team members to deliver strong results and a positive culture. Manage stock flow, pricing and visual merchandising according to Salvos Stores' standards and values. Keep budgets on track and manage rosters and wage costs to ensure operational efficiency. Build strong community connections with local groups and partners. About You: Proven retail management experience, ideally within a fast-paced or high-volume environment (essential). Strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills A strong leader with the ability to build, develop and scale a team. Passionate about people, retail, and making a positive community impact. Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate and engage diverse teams. Ability to manage competing priorities, budgets and operational demands. Experience using Workday HCM system (highly regarded). Alignment with The Salvation Army Mission and Values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity. The Benefits: We are more than retail. Every sale supports The Salvation Army’s programs, helping thousands of Australians every year. As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as: Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free $2,650 meal entertainment benefit. Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and Workplace Support Leave (5 days) for 'volunteering’ in Salvos' initiatives. Staff Store Discount. No Sunday work - work-life balance! Access to Fitness Passport and consumer discounts. Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives. Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency. Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts. How To Apply: If you’re a motivated retail leader ready to combine sales success with social impact, apply today and join us in making a difference. 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 apply via the link and submit a current resume and a cover letter which details your alignment with the requirements of the role. Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
