Operations Manager, Retail Centres
Job No:
16794
Location:
Darwin, NT
About the Organisation
St Vincent de Paul Society is a global organisation that operates in 130 countries and has over 950,000 members. The St Vincent de Paul Society's 40,000 members and volunteers across Australia work hard to assist people in need and to combat social injustice.
St Vincent de Paul Society aims to give people in need "a hand up, not just a hand out". The Society is a lay Catholic organisation that aspires to live the gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy, and by working to shape a more compassionate society.
About the Opportunity
St Vincent de Paul Society has an exciting opportunity for a full time Operations Manager - Retail Centres to join their team in the cosmopolitan hub of Darwin, NT.
The main purpose of this key leadership role is to oversee the organisation's retail centres across the Northern Territory. These centres are vital in supporting the good work of the Society, and you will play an integral part in ensuring their continued growth and success within the community.
Reporting to the NT Council through the CEO, your day-to-day responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
- Developing centre budgets and business plans, and working to achieve those goals;
- Assisting the CEO and Centres Committee to create a strategic operations plan, suitable marketing plans and store design, presentation and operations procedures;
- Motivating staff and volunteers to assist in the development of sales campaigns and other areas, as well as contributing to a sense of fun and empowerment in all volunteers;
- Conducting program evaluations and reporting against key performance indicators;
- Ensuring all staff receive a comprehensive orientation, on going training and support;
- Attending and contributing to National St Vincent de Paul Society meetings; and
- Facilitating St Vincent de Paul Society's growth in people, programs and works.
About You
To achieve in this diverse role, the successful candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or have extensive experience in a retail or business environment. Importantly, you will have a demonstrated record of managing retail operations, displaying an indepth knowledge in the areas of recruitment and staff development, ideally in the voluntary sector.
As a dynamic leader, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the capacity to motivate a team, encouraging their participation and personal development. Furthermore, you will assist the creation of strategies and policies, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Consequently, St Vincent de Paul is seeking an enthusiastic individual with a commitment to finding innovative solutions to challenges so the organisation may continue to grow.
Computer literacy will be required, as is a comprehensive understanding of OHS and risk management principles.
About the Benefits
This pivotal role offers plenty of work variety, as well as the chance to work both autonomously and as part of a dynamic management team.
This is so much more than a 'desk job'; you will be given plenty of opportunities to liaise with a wide range of people, from volunteers to members of the NT Council. This is your opportunity to make your mark on an established organisation, working with a high performance team that will listen to and value your ideas.
You will also enjoy on-the-job and off-site training, which will allow you to develop and improve your skill base. Furthermore, you will benefit from ongoing one-on-one mentoring with the CEO to ensure your professional development continues to progress.
The successful candidate will not only enjoy an attractive base salary up to $70,000 (negotiable with experience and qualifications) but a host of further benefits including:
- 9% superannuation;
- Salary sacrificing options to $16,050;
- A company vehicle for work purposes;
- Career advancement; and
- A supportive and friendly organisational culture.
What's more, you will gain the ultimate job satisfaction that arises from being actively involved in a respected organisation. This is your opportunity to use your skills to generate high impact outcomes for the marginalised in the community.
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