Job Description
Full job description
Join one of Victoria's leading not for profits and be a part of something big!
Competitive Salary + Tax reducing salary package
Full Time | Ongoing Role | Location: Coburg | Sunday to Thursday 8:45am - 5:15pm with one hour lunch break. (This is an on-site position)
Hourly rate: $29.70 base rate + applicable weekend loading
About St Vincent de Paul Society
For more than 170 years we have been providing practical and compassionate support to people across Victoria whose daily struggles can include putting food on the table, paying essential utilities and ensuring their children remain at school to obtain an education.
Our organisation provides many services and programs, including soup vans, education programs, home visitation programs and VincentCare Victoria (VCV), which assist some of Victoria’s most vulnerable communities, such as people experiencing homelessness, the housing crisis and family violence, and the elderly.
Little bit about the role
Our fantastic Coburg Shop is excited to recruit for a superstar Retail Assistant Manager to support our Shop Manager to grow our amazing store and team!
Each day brings new and exciting challenges, as well as variety- there is never a dull moment! You will be surrounded by an eclectic mix of fashion and homewares and a vibrant, hardworking team. You will be challenged, motivated and driven to use your extensive leadership and merchandising skills to continue developing trade and creating a positive customer experience.
Vinnies is a special place and encourages all employees and volunteers to grow with us, add value and truly make a difference to the lives of others.
More specifically you will have:
A real passion for delivering incredible customer service
Proven retail sales experience with a drive to beat sales targets
Retail leadership experience with a real focus on people
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated understanding of stock control management
An ability to manage competing priorities, tasks and overall expectations
A capacity and passion for self-development
A “Can do” proactive attitude and positive team spirit
Why work for us? We offer
Salary packaging, sometimes called salary sacrificing is a huge attraction here! It is a popular way of providing employees in the community sector with tax benefits over and above their salary. It means the real value of a salary package can be significantly higher than the nominal value.
We make an incredible difference in the lives of over 300,000 people every year.
We believe in families, so we like to provide a family-friendly environment in which to work.
We offer a place where you know you are contributing to a firm committed to helping others. We are passionate about #SocialJustice.
Hybrid working model.
Where good happens #Goodworks
If this opportunity sounds perfect to you and you meet our essential requirements, we can’t wait to hear from you! Please send us your updated CV and a cover letter that tells us a little more about you and your suitability for the role.
Applications close: 28th April 2026 at 12.00 am.
Please note: Candidates may be reviewed and progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertised closing date. SVDP reserves the right to close the advertisement at any time. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure due consideration is given to your suitability.
Prior to any commencement to employment, pre-employment checks must be completed. This will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check and a working with children check.
St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria is proactive in supporting child safety; we value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences; we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, ****** orientations, and gender identities and expressions.
No agencies please.
Join one of Victoria's leading not for profits and be a part of something big!
Competitive Salary + Tax reducing salary package
Full Time | Ongoing Role | Location: Coburg | Sunday to Thursday 8:45am - 5:15pm with one hour lunch break. (This is an on-site position)
Hourly rate: $29.70 base rate + applicable weekend loading
About St Vincent de Paul Society
For more than 170 years we have been providing practical and compassionate support to people across Victoria whose daily struggles can include putting food on the table, paying essential utilities and ensuring their children remain at school to obtain an education.
Our organisation provides many services and programs, including soup vans, education programs, home visitation programs and VincentCare Victoria (VCV), which assist some of Victoria’s most vulnerable communities, such as people experiencing homelessness, the housing crisis and family violence, and the elderly.
Little bit about the role
Our fantastic Coburg Shop is excited to recruit for a superstar Retail Assistant Manager to support our Shop Manager to grow our amazing store and team!
Each day brings new and exciting challenges, as well as variety- there is never a dull moment! You will be surrounded by an eclectic mix of fashion and homewares and a vibrant, hardworking team. You will be challenged, motivated and driven to use your extensive leadership and merchandising skills to continue developing trade and creating a positive customer experience.
Vinnies is a special place and encourages all employees and volunteers to grow with us, add value and truly make a difference to the lives of others.
More specifically you will have:
A real passion for delivering incredible customer service
Proven retail sales experience with a drive to beat sales targets
Retail leadership experience with a real focus on people
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated understanding of stock control management
An ability to manage competing priorities, tasks and overall expectations
A capacity and passion for self-development
A “Can do” proactive attitude and positive team spirit
Why work for us? We offer
Salary packaging, sometimes called salary sacrificing is a huge attraction here! It is a popular way of providing employees in the community sector with tax benefits over and above their salary. It means the real value of a salary package can be significantly higher than the nominal value.
We make an incredible difference in the lives of over 300,000 people every year.
We believe in families, so we like to provide a family-friendly environment in which to work.
We offer a place where you know you are contributing to a firm committed to helping others. We are passionate about #SocialJustice.
Hybrid working model.
Where good happens #Goodworks
If this opportunity sounds perfect to you and you meet our essential requirements, we can’t wait to hear from you! Please send us your updated CV and a cover letter that tells us a little more about you and your suitability for the role.
Applications close: 28th April 2026 at 12.00 am.
Please note: Candidates may be reviewed and progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertised closing date. SVDP reserves the right to close the advertisement at any time. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure due consideration is given to your suitability.
Prior to any commencement to employment, pre-employment checks must be completed. This will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check and a working with children check.
St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria is proactive in supporting child safety; we value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences; we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, ****** orientations, and gender identities and expressions.
No agencies please.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Retail Assistant Manager - Coburg position is now open for candidates interested in the Retail & Wholesale sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Retail & Wholesale is a plus.
