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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 review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

We currently have a part time opportunity at our Armidale Family Store. This is a unique opportunity where you will not only be leading a team of volunteers to raise funds for local mission delivery, but also work towards creating a space where members of the community can experience the mission & values of The Salvation Army. Wherever there is hardship or injustice, Salvos will live, love and fight, alongside others, to transform Australia one life at a time with the love of Jesus. This opportunity is 32 hours per week across Mon - Fri.

Responsibilities will include:

• Achieve budget within designated store, and benchmarks for sorting/production, stock rotation and staffing
• Provide training, guidance, direction and feedback to all workers, raising serious staff issues to the Corps Officer.
• Complete rosters and authorise timesheets.

• Effectively manage volunteers, community work and correctional services participants in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Manage in-store marketing activities and promotions as directed, ensuring visual merchandising and display of stock is in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Complete required administrative duties within required timeframes.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 years relevant retail experience
• 1 or more years retail management experience preferred
• Self motivated, high level of initiative and strong work ethic
• Sound communication skills (both oral and written) to be able to interact positively with a variety of people.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively

• Team player, flexible with a positive attitude
• Customer service focused
• Solid level of computer literacy and basic bookkeeping
• People management skills with an emphasis on volunteers and the community.

Applications close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.