Job Description

Department Manager Frontline Retail WA•Southern Suburbs Perth, WA, AU

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$75,000–$90,000 + Super | Career Progression | WA-Owned Business
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Our client is a highly regarded, WA-based independent supermarket business with a strong reputation for quality local and fresh produce, genuine community connection and exceptional customer service.

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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.

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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.

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The Chance 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.

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You will be responsible for:

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- Leading, coaching and developing your department team
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- Managing rosters to ensure the department is fully supported across peak trading periods
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- Driving sales, customer service and overall department performance
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- Managing stock ordering, inventory levels, waste and shrinkage
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- Monitoring department GP and wage performance against budget
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- Maintaining exceptional presentation, merchandising and product availability
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- Ensuring correct product rotation, quality and freshness standards
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- Maintaining food safety, hygiene and OH&S; compliance
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- Responding to local market conditions,



customer needs and seasonal trends
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- Working closely with Store Management to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
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You will be an experienced supermarket or fresh food leader who enjoys being hands‐on and taking ownership of a department.

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Ideally, you will bring:

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- 2+ years' experience in a supermarket department leadership role
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- Proven experience leading and developing a retail team
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- Strong understanding of supermarket retail operations
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- Experience managing stock, ordering, waste and department profitability
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- Understanding of local market conditions and seasonal trends
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- Strong customer service and merchandising capability
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- Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
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- The ability to thrive in a busy, fast‐paced local supermarket environment
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- Availability to work early mornings and across flexible trading hours
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Experience across Fruit & Veg, Dairy, Bakery, Meat or other Fresh/Perishables categories will be highly regarded.

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What's On Offer

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- $75,000–$90,000 + Super, depending on experience
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- Stable permanent opportunity with a growing WA business
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- Work‐life balance through a structured roster
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- Incentives, rewards and staff discounts
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- A genuinely community‐focused business
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- Strong support from Store Management and the local Head Office team
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- Ongoing training and development
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- Genuine career progression opportunities across the wider business
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- The opportunity to make your mark within a respected WA supermarket brand
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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.

📌 Department Manager (Perth)
🏢 Frontline Retail WA
📍 Perth