Make a real difference
Be part of one of Victoria's leading not-for-profits and help create meaningful change in the community every day.
Location:
Somerville
Work type:
Full time, Ongoing
Schedule:
Monday to Friday 8:45am – 5:15pm
Hourly Rate:
$***** base rate + applicable weekend loading + Tax reducing salary package
A little bit about you
You are a truly inspirational leader who is well regarded for their communication skills and their ability to coach and mentor their team. Retail to you is second nature and if you can channel your extensive experience into directly contributing to the community then it is a win win for you! Great at visual merchandising? Love achieving results? Want to make your Shop an amazing place for our dedicated volunteers? If you have answered yes, this could be a truly great opportunity for you to make a significant impact immediately.
More specifically you will have:
A real passion for delivering incredible customer service
Proven retail sales experience with a drive to beat sales targets
Retail leadership experience with a real focus on people
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated understanding of stock control management
An ability to manage competing priorities, tasks and overall expectations
A capacity and passion for self-development
A "Can do" proactive attitude and positive team spirit
About the role
Our fantastic Somerville Shop is excited to recruit for a superstar Retail Assistant Manager to support our Shop Manager to grow our amazing store and team!




Each day brings new and exciting challenges, as well as variety- there is never a dull moment! You will be surrounded by an eclectic mix of fashion and homewares and a vibrant, hardworking team. You will be challenged, motivated and driven to use your extensive leadership and merchandising skills to continue developing trade and creating a positive customer experience.
Vinnies is a special place and encourages all employees and volunteers to grow with us, add value and truly make a difference to the lives of others.
Want the full details?
View the Position Description here
Key responsibilities
Leading our volunteer team to deliver a memorable experience with our customers
Striving for, meeting and beating sales targets
Training and supporting our dedicated team of volunteers
Why join Vinnies?
Not for profit salary packaging – increases your take-home pay
Make an impact – support over 300,000 Victorians each year
Flexible work options – including hybrid opportunities (where applicable)
Supportive culture – family-friendly and values-driven
Purpose-led work – contribute to social justice every day
About us




For more than 170 years the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria has been providing practical and compassionate support to people across Victoria who are doing it tough, whether that's struggling to put food on the table, pay for essentials, keep children at school, or keep a roof over their head. We help people from crisis through to rebuilding their lives with stability, dignity and hope. We believe every human life has inherent worth.
The St Vincent de Paul Society and its wide network of members and volunteers provide practical frontline support, advocacy and friendship for the most vulnerable members of our community. Key services include home visitation; Vinnies Shops; youth programs; soup vans; assistance for asylum seekers and refugees; education and tutoring; and professional accommodation and health services through VincentCare and community and social housing through VincentCare Community Housing. The St Vincent de Paul Society in Victoria has more than 11,000+ members and volunteers. Internationally, the Society operates in 149 countries and more than 950,000 members.
Want to know more?

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How to apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit:
Your CV
A short cover letter outlining your suitability
Applications close: 27th August ****
Please note: applications will be reviewed as they are received and the role may close earlier.
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

📌 Retail Assistant Manager - Somerville (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria
📍 Melbourne