• Full Time, Ongoing role
• Brunswick Op Shop hub location
• Retail Award Level 8 position (with an above award component based on experience)

About the opportunity

We are looking for an experienced retail and logistics professional with an attitude of ‘best practice’ to support our warehouse, logistics, sorting and Brunswick op shop team to be the heart of our operations and growth strategy.

Our team is full of creative flair to help us achieve our vision of vibrant, dynamic and contemporary op shops, and this all starts with our warehouse, sorting and logistics team, Uniting Op Shops nurture a culture of productivity, imagination, innovation, change and development within our teams. We encourage our team members to express their enthusiasm, creativity and uniqueness, while having fun and providing unbeatable customer experiences in our op shops.

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

View the position description here

What’s on offer

In addition to receiving a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.

Along with 10 weeks paid parental leave, you can also access a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre and we also offer a 25% discount off donated goods at Uniting Op shops.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a passion for sustainable fashion or charity retail, experience in leadership, strong stakeholder management skills, and an understanding of working with volunteers.

You will also bring:

• Experience in stock management, procurement, warehousing or logistics operations.
• A passion for sustainable fashion or charity retail.
• Bring a person-centred approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to drive service excellence, quality improvement and positive cultures.
• Ability to lead, develop, mentor and motivate a dynamic team of employees and volunteers.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' 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.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Jacob Miller, Senior Manager – Op Shops on 0488 048 659 or via email – [email protected] using the subject line: Area Manager - Warehousing enquiry via EthicalJobs.  

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.