Dollarama Australia operates The Reject Shop store network, combining a practical retail culture with global retail standards.

Mernda

plays an important role in that transition. We are looking for a hands-on

Retail Assistant Store Manager

who leads from within the team. This is not a step-back leadership role. You will be in the work. Working stock. Executing process. Supporting delivery. Setting standards by doing. You will work shoulder to shoulder with the Store Manager and team to drive performance and build capability. We value ownership, teamwork and doing things properly. If that reflects how you lead, we would like to hear from you.

The Role You will support the Store Manager to deliver practical retail excellence every day. That means you will:

Lead from the floor, not the office

Work stock and execute core processes alongside your team

Maintain disciplined standards across presentation, stock flow and service

Support sales, wage control and cost awareness

Coach Team Members and build capability

Hold standards consistently and support performance conversations

Help guide the team through operational change as we strengthen capability

This is structured retail. Explicit standards. Strong execution. Shared responsibility.

What You Bring

Retail leadership experience in a fast-paced environment

A hands-on approach and pride in execution





Confidence supporting performance and holding standards

Strong organisation and operational discipline

A team-first mindset

The ambition to grow into a Store Manager role

You take ownership. You follow through. You get stuck in.

What You Receive

Clear pathway toward Store Manager for leaders who lean in and deliver

Predictable two-week roster with consistent hours

Every second Saturday and no Sunday work

Three consecutive days off each fortnight

Above Award hourly rates including penalties and overtime

17.5 percent annual leave loading

Team Member discount for you and your immediate family

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Access to earned wages through Humanforce Thrive

Stability within a growing national retail business

Who We Are The Reject Shop at heart. Dollarama Australia for the future. We are a grounded retail employer built on ownership, teamwork and operational discipline, transitioning toward stronger retail capability and global standards.

Please Note Due to the high volume of applications, we are not be able to contact every applicant directly. Candidates who meet the role criteria will be contacted, and all unsuccessful applicants will be notified via email. We are managing this recruitment directly through our internal Talent team and are not partnering with agencies for this role.

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📌 Assistant Store Manager, Every Sunday Off, Mernda (Port Phillip City)
🏢 The Reject Shop
📍 Port Phillip City