Join our Social Enterprises Team.

• Retail Award Level 6 position (Inc. weekend penalty rates)
• Full-time, permanent position based at our St Kilda Op Shop
• Be a part of the Op Shop opening in late 2024

About the opportunity

Join our team and oversee the day-to-day operations of our newly established (coming in late 2024) Op Shop in St Kilda. Lead a team of employees & volunteers, ensuring a dynamic & positive customer experience It’s a great opportunity to be part of a friendly community, it’s lively and varied!

Our Op Shops team are responsible for bringing their creative flair to create visually appealing and contemporary Op Shops. We encourage and build a culture of productivity, imagination, innovation, change and development. Our Op Shops allow you to tap into your natural way of being creative, enthusiastic, and having fun. 

Our aim is to delight people in a meaningful and memorable way, while offering positive customer experiences, high level visual merchandising, critical stock and space management, achieving sales targets, and celebrating Uniting’s culture.

View the full position description here

What’s on offer

It’s a full-time permanent role, working Tuesday to Saturday. We may be flexible with days for the right candidate – call us to talk about your availability!

In addition to a base salary commencing at $28.69 p/hr + superannuation, you will have access to:

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more.
• 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
• 25% discount at Uniting Op Shops
• A great location in Acland Street, St Kilda close to shops, cafes and public transport.

Click here to know more about working at our Op Shops.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a passion for fashion and charity retail and have a flair for visual merchandising.

You will have Knowledge of brands and fashion trends and ability to develop, mentor and motivate a dynamic team of employees and volunteers.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

For more information or to have an informal chat or arrange a tour, please contact Allie Ladd, Area Manager on 0468 605 214 or via email – allie.ladd@vt.uniting.org

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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