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The Salvation Army Australia

Area Manager

The Salvation Army Australia

. Lead a network of Salvos Stores across the North Brisbane area .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRed Hill • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in multi-site retail management, with a focus on inspiring teams, driving commercial results, and ensuring operational excellence. Possesses a solid understanding of business reporting and community impact, aligned with organizational values.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Multi-Site Retail ManagementPeople LeadershipCommercial AcumenBusiness ReportingOperational Excellence

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Hard Skills
Business AnalysisSales ManagementKPI ManagementMerchandising StandardsStore OpeningsRefurbishments Management
Soft Skills
Team InspirationCommunication SkillsCoachingCollaborationChange Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Diploma in RetailDiploma in BusinessDiploma in ManagementWorking with Children CheckNationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
Industry Keywords
Retail ManagementCommunity ImpactSafety CultureVolunteer RecruitmentEmployee Retention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead a network of Salvos Stores across the North Brisbane area
  • Inspire, coach, and develop Store Managers, paid staff, and volunteers
  • Collaborate with the Regional Manager to align area performance with national strategy
  • Lead the area to meet sales, surplus, safety, service, and eCommerce KPIs
  • Champion operational excellence, merchandising standards, and a safety-first culture
  • Analyse business reports to drive commercial and social results
  • Manage new store openings, refurbishments, and store transitions
  • Recruit and retain volunteers and employees across all locations
  • Travel across North Brisbane while based at the Carole Park support office

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • Hands-on approach and a heart for community impact
  • Alignment with the mission and values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity
  • Diploma in Retail, Business or Management (desirable)
  • Valid driver’s licence (essential)
  • Current CV and cover letter detailing alignment with the essential requirements
  • Successful completion of a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
  • Working with Children Check required for child-facing roles

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • Inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven workplace culture