Love Fashion, People & Purpose?
Become Our Next Thrift Store Manager!
Full-Time PositionDo you have an eye for style, love for thrifting, a head for retail, and a heart for community?
At Lifeline Loddon Mallee, every donated item has a story, every purchase supports a cause, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference.We're looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Thrift Store Retail Manager to lead our Long Gully store.
This isn't your average retail management role.
It's an opportunity to combine your retail expertise, leadership skills and creativity while helping fund local suicide prevention and crisis support services.If you thrive on creating vibrant shopping experiences, inspiring teams, uncovering hidden treasures, and turning second-hand into first-choice, we'd love to hear from you.Why This Role MattersEvery sale made in our thrift stores helps support vital local services including:As Store Manager, you'll be the driving force behind a thriving social enterprise that makes a real difference in people's lives.What You'll Love About Working With Us✔ Competitive salary plus superannuation✔ Save tax with salary packaging and increase your take-home pay by packaging up to $18,500.✔ The opportunity to lead an established store with autonomy and creativity✔ A chance to build something special while working for one of Australia's most trusted charities✔ Supportive leadership and a values-driven culture✔ The ability to directly impact your local community every dayWhat You'll Be DoingAs our Thrift Store Manager, you'll bring energy, passion and commercial acumen to lead a predominantly volunteer workforce while creating a welcoming and exciting shopping destination.Designing eye-catching displays and merchandising unique stockDeveloping fresh ideas to make op-shopping exciting and engagingLeading, recruiting and supporting volunteers and staffManaging sales, cash handling,



banking and store performanceAchieving budgets and business objectivesPricing and presenting donated goods to maximise salesCreating an inclusive setting for customers, volunteers and the communityRaising the profile of Lifeline Loddon Mallee within BendigoMaintaining a high standard of store presentation and cleanlinessThe Person We're Looking ForYou don't need thrift store experience, but you do need a passion for retail and people.You'll be someone who:Has proven retail management experience ideally in thrift storesLoves motivating and developing teamsIs organised, adaptable and solutions-focusedCan work independently and take ownershipUnderstands the value volunteers bring to an organisationHas experience with POS systems and Microsoft OfficeAppreciates the connection between community, sustainability and social impactOur Commitment to InclusionAt Lifeline Loddon Mallee, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming workplace.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including:• First Nations Peoples• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities (CALD)• LGBTQIA+ communities• People of all ages and abilitiesWe believe our differences make us stronger.The ChallengeThis role is perfect for someone excited by the opportunity to:Grow the Bendigo thrift store's presence and impactBuild and inspire an engaged volunteer teamIncrease awareness of Lifeline's life-changing servicesDrive sales that directly support local community programsWhat Success Looks LikeYou'll create a thriving, welcoming store where:Customers love to shopVolunteers love to contributeSales continue to growThe community feels connectedEvery purchase helps save livesJoin a team where retail meets purpose.Turn donated treasures into community impact and help ensure no one has to face their darkest moments alone.Apply today and make your mark with Lifeline Loddon Mallee.
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📌 Thrift Store Manager: Lead With Purpose & Community Impact (Victoria)
🏢 Lifeline Loddon Mallee
📍 Victoria