Area 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

Ready to take the lead across a thriving retail network on the Central Coast? This is your chance to step into a high impact Area Manager role where no two days are the same. You’ll oversee a portfolio of 10–12 stores, driving performance, leading from the front and bringing fresh energy to multi-site retail operations. From boosting sales to elevating customer experience, you’ll play a key role in delivering results while supporting a purpose driven organisation that gives back to the community. If you love the pace of retail, thrive on variety and know how to lead teams through change, this one’s for you.

Your Responsibility

• Lead, coach and inspire Store Managers and their teams to deliver strong results
• Drive sales, productivity and profitability across multiple sites
• Implement innovative retail strategies and lead change initiatives across your area
• Ensure exceptional store standards, visual merchandising and customer experience
• Analyse performance data to inform decisions and continuously improve results
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and development of both staff and volunteers
• Partner with logistics teams to ensure a consistent flow of quality stock to stores
• Champion safe, compliant and efficient operations across all locations
• Build a high performing, engaged and customer first culture

You Will Need

• Proven multi-site retail management experience (essential)
• Experience in change management and transformation in a retail setting
• Commercial acumen with the ability to drive sales, manage costs and understand KPI's & retail levers
• A passion for coaching, developing and empowering teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn insights into action
• Experience in fast paced, high volume retail environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the Central Coast area

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 – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 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.