Department Manager Frontline Retail WA•Southern Suburbs Perth, WA, AU
$75,000–$90,000 + Super | Career Progression | WA-Owned Business
Are you an experienced supermarket leader ready to take ownership of a high-performing Fresh or Perishables department?
Our client is a highly regarded, WA-based independent supermarket business with a robust reputation for
quality local and fresh produce, genuine community connection and exceptional customer service
.
With continued growth across Western Australia, they are looking for an experienced
Department Manager
to join their South Perth team, with opportunities across
Fresh, Produce, Dairy, Bakery, Meat and Perishables
.
This is an opportunity to join a business where your leadership is recognised, your ideas are valued and there is genuine scope to progress your career.
The Opportunity Reporting to the Store Management team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day performance of your department, leading your team while ensuring high standards across
sales, service, merchandising, stock control and compliance
.
You will be responsible for:
Leading, coaching and developing your department team
Managing rosters to ensure the department is fully supported across peak trading periods
Driving sales, customer service and overall department performance
Managing stock ordering, inventory levels, waste and shrinkage
Monitoring department GP and wage performance against budget
Maintaining exceptional presentation, merchandising and product availability
Ensuring correct product rotation, quality and freshness standards
Maintaining food safety, hygiene and OH&S; compliance
Responding to local market conditions,



customer needs and seasonal trends
Working closely with Store Management to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
You will be an experienced supermarket or fresh food leader who enjoys being hands‐on and taking ownership of a department.
Ideally, you will bring:
2+ years' experience in a supermarket department leadership role
Proven experience leading and developing a retail team
Strong understanding of supermarket retail operations
Experience managing stock, ordering, waste and department profitability
Understanding of local market conditions and seasonal trends
Strong customer service and merchandising capability
Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
The ability to thrive in a busy, rapid‐paced local supermarket environment
Availability to work early mornings and across flexible trading hours
Experience across
Fruit & Veg, Dairy, Bakery, Meat or other Fresh/Perishables categories
will be highly regarded.
What's On Offer
$75,000–$90,000 + Super
, depending on experience
Stable permanent opportunity with a growing WA business
Work‐life balance through a structured roster
Incentives, rewards and staff discounts
A genuinely community‐focused business
Strong support from Store Management and the local Head Office team
Ongoing training and development
Genuine career progression opportunities across the wider business
The opportunity to make your mark within a respected WA supermarket brand
Ready for Your Next Step? If you are a passionate supermarket leader who wants to join a growing WA business where you can develop your career and make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Department Manager (Perth)
🏢 Frontline Retail WA
📍 Perth