About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing positive that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and chance.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated Assistant Store Manager (2IC) to grow their leadership skills and support the Store Manager in leading our team at Cannington Salvos Stores.

As Assistant Store Manager, you’ll play a key role in day-to-day operations through supporting sales, stock management, team leadership, and delivering an exceptional in-store experience.

This is a permanent, full-time role located in Cannington, WA.

Key Responsibilities

- Support and assist the Store Manager to achieve sales and surplus targets.
- Help 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.
- Contribute to building strong connections with the local community.

About You

- Demonstrated retail experience, ideally with some leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide variety of people.
- A collaborative team player who can motivate and support others.




- Organised and proactive, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Alignment with The Salvation Army Mission and Values of integrity, respect, compassion, diversity, and collaboration.

The Benefits

The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
- Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and Workplace Support Leave (5 days) for 'volunteering’ in Salvos initiatives.
- Staff Store Discount.
- Access to Fitness Passport and consumer discounts.
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
- Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

Number Of Positions Available

1

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.

Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

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📌 Assistant Store Manager (City of Canning)
🏢 The Salvation Army Australia
📍 City of Canning