Flinders Shop Manager (Retail Supervisor)Matthew Flinders Anglican College is widely recognised as one of Queensland's leading schools, providing an exceptional learning environment for students, and a dynamic and collegial environment for teachers. Coupled with outstanding facilities and a beautiful natural environment, Flinders is a truly remarkable place to work.
ABOUT THE ROLEAs the Flinders Shop Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the onsite retail shop, ensuring smooth and efficient service. Key responsibilities include:
Managing the sale of uniforms, textbooks, and stationery to students, staff, and parents.Supervising shop assistants and volunteers.Maintaining stock levels, displays, and shop presentation in line with the College's standards.Overseeing financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, and stock management.Ensuring customer satisfaction by providing high-level service and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.Coordinating the Textbook Hire program and second-hand uniform sales.The role requires 38 hours per week during school terms (38 weeks per year), with an additional 5 weeks of work during school holiday periods to ensure the smooth operation of the shop. This schedule provides a blend of regular term-time work with the flexibility to manage holiday tasks and stock preparation.
You will report to the Director of Business and Operations and work closely with other administrative and support teams, including Finance and Community Engagement.
Ideally, the successful applicant will be available to commence towards the end of November for a period of 2-3 weeks to undertake training and handover. The role would then resume in January.
ABOUT YOUWe are seeking an experienced retail professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for customer service, excited to contribute to the life and community of Matthew Flinders Anglican College. You will bring a commercial mindset, balancing profitability with the delivery of excellent service, and build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and suppliers, aligning with the College's values.
The ideal candidate will bring:
5+ years of retail management experience, with strong financial acumen in budgeting, reporting, and stock control.A diploma or degree in Retail Management, Business, or Merchandising (desirable).Proficiency in financial and point-of-sale systems (TASS Web preferred).Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to lead and mentor staff and engage with key stakeholders.A commercial focus to ensure effective operations, stock turnover, and profitability.A commitment to safeguarding children and ensuring compliance with WHS standards.A valid QLD Driver's License and current Blue Card (or eligibility to obtain one).HOW TO APPLYTo apply for this position, please submit the following documentation to Mrs Heidi Muller, Director of Business and Operations, via SEEK:
ResumeCover Letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses:Your motivation to apply for this role and how it aligns with your professional goals.Your demonstrated experience and skills in relation to the role.Your availability to commence and salary expectations.Applications close on Monday, 4 November at 8:00AM Safeguarding our Students Matthew Flinders Anglican College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to ensure the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of Students. Matthew Flinders Anglican College is therefore committed to responding to allegations of student harm resulting from the conduct or actions of any person including that of employees. To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check (Qld Blue Card or Qld Teacher Registration) before commencing work. In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children. Matthew Flinders Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that teams who reflect a diversity of lived experience, identity, perspective, and background help us to create a healthy and inclusive working culture where our staff, students and community can thrive. Your application will include the following questions:
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