Stores Area Manager - VIC North/ACT

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ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.  We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.  It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.  

Area Manager – Salvos Stores (VIC North/ACT area) 

Permanent | Full-Time | Based at Whip Court Salvos Store, Bendigo

Lead With Purpose. Make an Impact Every Day. 

Salvos Stores is looking for a passionate and experiencedArea Manager to lead a network of retail stores acrossVIC North/ACT areas. Based in theGreater Bendigo region, with your office located atWhip Court Salvos Store, Bendigo, thispermanent full-time opportunity offers the chance to combine strong retail leadership with purpose-driven work that helps transform lives and strengthen communities.

At Salvos Stores, every item sold funds life-changing programs run by The Salvation Army. Our retail model is dynamic—no two days (or donations!) are ever the same. As an Area Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in empowering store teams, improving community outcomes, and ensuring exceptional in-store experiences for customers and donors alike.  
 

What You'll Do 

• Inspire, coach, and develop a passionate team of Store Managers, paid staff, and volunteers. 
• Collaborate with the Regional Manager to align area performance with national strategy. 
• Lead your area to meet key KPIs—sales, surplus, safety, and service—including eCommerce-related goals. 
• Champion operational excellence, merchandising standards, and a “safety-first” culture. 
• Analyse and act on business reports to drive strong commercial and social results. 
• Manage new store openings, refurbishments, and store transitions. 
• Proactively recruit and retain volunteers and employees across all locations. 
   

About You 

• Demonstrated success inmulti-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. 
• A hands-on approach and a heart for community impact. 
• Aligned with our mission and values:integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity. 
• Diploma in Retail, Business or Management (desirable). 
• Valid driver’s licence (essential).  
   

Why You'll Love Working With Us 

We value our people and offer meaningful benefits, including: 

• Not-for-profit salary packaging ($15,900 tax free + $2,650 meals/entertainment) 
• Car Allowance options 
• Flexible/hybrid work arrangements 
• Up to8 weeks of leave annually via our purchased leave scheme 
• Staff discount at Salvos Stores 
• 12 weeks paid parental leave 
• Up to5 days paid volunteer leave 
• Health, fitness, and financial benefits 
• Employee Assistance Program & Chaplaincy Services 
• Ongoingcareer development and internal promotion pathways 
• A workplace culture that isinclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven  

How To Apply: 

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you.   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 apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role. 

Applications will 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.We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

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