# **Area Manager – Salvos Stores (North Brisbane Area)****Permanent | Full-Time | Based at Carole Park, QLD (with travel across North Brisbane)** **Lead With Purpose.
Make an Impact Every Day.
** Salvos Stores is looking for a passionate and experienced **Area Manager** to lead a network of retail stores across North Brisbane, including locations such as Morayfield, Redcliffe, and Brendale.
Based out of our Carole Park support office, this permanent full-time role offers a rare opportunity to combine retail leadership with purpose-driven work that transforms lives.
At Salvos Stores, every item sold funds life-changing programs run by The Salvation Army.
Our retail model is dynamic—no two days (or donations!) are ever the same.
As an Area Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in empowering store teams, improving community outcomes, and ensuring exceptional in-store experiences for customers and donors alike.
# **What You'll Do*** Inspire, coach, and develop a passionate team of Store Managers, paid staff, and volunteers.
* Collaborate with the Regional Manager to align area performance with national strategy.
* Lead your area to meet key KPIs—sales, surplus, safety, and service—including eCommerce-related goals.
* Champion operational excellence, merchandising standards, and a "safety-first" culture.
* Analyse and act on business reports to drive strong commercial and social results.
* Manage new store openings, refurbishments, and store transitions.
* Proactively recruit and retain volunteers and employees across all locations.
# **About You*** Demonstrated success in **multi-site retail management**.
* Excellent people leadership and communication skills,



with the ability to inspire teams through change.
* Strong commercial acumen and confidence with business reporting.
* A hands-on approach and a heart for community impact.
* Aligned with our mission and values: **integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity**.
* Diploma in Retail, Business or Management (desirable).
* Valid driver's licence (essential).
# **Why You'll Love Working With Us**We value our people and offer meaningful advantages, including: * **Not-for-profit salary packaging** ($15,900 tax free + $2,650 meals/entertainment)* **Car Allowance options*** **Flexible/hybrid work arrangements*** Up to **8 weeks of leave** annually via our purchased leave scheme* **Staff discount** at Salvos Stores* **12 weeks paid parental leave*** Up to **5 days paid volunteer leave*** Health, fitness, and financial benefits* **Employee Assistance Program** & Chaplaincy Services* Ongoing **career development** and internal promotion pathways* A workplace culture that is **inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven** # **How To Apply:**If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you.
We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values.
If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
**Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured**
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📌 Salvos Stores Area Manager North Brisbane (Queensland)
🏢 The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory
📍 Queensland