Job Description
Permanent role (38 hours) based in our Jape Homemaker Village location Flexible availability required; Weekend work essential High-volume store; previous retail management experience necessary About us Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia, especially those affected by bushfire, flood and other disasters. Every in-store purchase supports our Australian Red Cross teams to help people as they overcome hardship, crisis and disaster here at home and across the Asia Pacific. About the role As the Flagship Store Manager, you'll provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a high performing, community driven retail environment. Your responsibilities include setting direction, optimising performance, and ensuring the store operates as an efficient, customer centred hub that reflects Red Cross values. Partnering with the Area Manager, you'll shape local growth strategies and strengthen the store's role as a trusted presence within the community. A core focus of the role is the leadership and development of a large, diverse workforce, including both paid staff and a substantial volunteer cohort. You'll build capability, drive engagement, and foster a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and inclusion. You'll also oversee the end to end management of high volume stock and donations, ensuring robust processes across intake, sorting, merchandising, compliance, and loss prevention. By maintaining strong operational systems and anticipating resource needs, you'll create an environment where people feel supported, customers feel valued, and the store thrives as a sustainable, community impacting enterprise.



What you will bring Proven ability to drive revenue and analyse performance data Commitment to creating a welcoming environment Experience recruiting, training, and mentoring both staff and volunteers Ability to maintain appealing, on brand displays that maximise sales Confidence managing high stock volumes Enthusiasm for promoting the shop locally and sourcing donations from businesses and supporters Ability to maintain compliance with policies and procedures Comfort working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities A positive, solution focused approach Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity Financial wellbeing: Access salary packaging advantages via Maxxia, up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment, helping maximise your take-home pay. (That's up to $18,550 accessible pre-tax!) Health & Wellbeing: Free flu vaccinations, access to the Headspace wellbeing app, and EAP Services via Converge International. Employee discounts available for: First Aid and Mental Health Courses, fitness memberships with Fitness Passport, and health services with Bupa and Medibank. Career development: Ongoing learning, training, and professional development opportunities Further information This role is covered by the General Retail Industry Award ****, Level 8. Salary from $67,****** + superannuation, and access to salary packaging. Cover letters should be addressed to Susie Barbaro and should outline how you meet the requirements above. For a confidential discussion, please contact: Susie Barbaro, (Enquiries only. Please submit applications via SEEK or our Careers page) Applications close: Friday, 25 September **** Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier. Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles, we will not be engaging with Agencies or Agency Candidates for this role. Job Ref

📌 Flagship Store Manager - Darwin (Jape Homemaker Village)
🏢 Australian Red Cross
📍 Darwin