Overview

Position: Assistant Store Manager (2IC) – Malvern Salvos Store, Malvern, VIC. Permanent, full‑time. Salary in accordance with the Retail General Industry Award, Level 5.

Key Responsibilities

- Support and assist the Store Manager to achieve sales and surplus targets.
- Manage stock flow, pricing and merchandising in line with Salvos Stores’ standards and values.
- Provide training, direction and support to employees and volunteers.
- Lead store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
- Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with WHS requirements.
- Build strong connections with the local community.

Qualifications and Skills

- Demonstrated retail experience, ideally with leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong customer service and communication skills, able to engage a wide variety of people.
- Team-oriented team player who can motivate and support others.
- Organised, proactive, able to balance multiple priorities.
- Alignment with the Salvation Army Mission and Values: integrity, respect, compassion, diversity, and collaboration.

Benefits

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free.
- $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
- Generous paid parental leave – primary 12 weeks, secondary carers.
- Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience other TSA programmes.
- Staff store discount.




- No Sunday work – supporting work‑life balance.
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives, including Fitness Passport.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports: Burra Burra Network, cultural events, Sorry Business and ceremonial leave up to 10 days.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.

How to Apply

Submit a current CV and a cover letter detailing your alignment with the essential requirements of the role via the link provided. Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces diverse talent. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

Child Safe Organisation

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. The Salvation Army is a child‑safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm.

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📌 Assistant Store Manager - Malvern (City of Stonnington)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 City of Stonnington