Store Manager

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. 

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.  

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

Your Role

This is your chance to be the Full Time Store Manager of a brand new Vinnies store opening in Balmain, one of Sydney’s coolest, stylish neighbourhoods. We’re on the hunt for a motivated, energetic leader who’s passionate about fashion, sustainability and creating meaningful customer experiences. Driven by sales targets and KPI’s and a natural people leader, you will have the skills to win big on all levels. As the face of the store, you’ll bring the energy, drive the atmosphere and lead a passionate team in delivering real impact every day. 

Your Responsibility

• Leading, growing and developing a team of paid employees and volunteers 
• Ensuring extraordinary customer service is provided to every customer, every time 
• Embedding exceptional operational and visual merchandise standards 
• Meeting and exceeding sales and KPI performance of the store 
• Champion the voice of the donor by upholding the highest standards in product sorting, pricing, and placement 
• Building and supporting the volunteer workforce and engaging with the local community 
• Role-modelling a 'safety first' culture in store 
• Use the company’s mission and values to support decision making, act as a brand advocate inside and outside of the store. 

You Will Need

• Experience in managing retail stores, preferably fashion and/or high-volume retail  
• Strong leadership skills and an understanding of Visual Merchandising in retail    
• Strong focus on customer experience 
• Proven people management skills or experience in training, coaching and developing people
• Proven ability to track store sales performance and drive team towards meeting sales targets 

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

We offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.