Job Description
Job no: 501596
Work type: Full time
Location: Victoria
Categories: Store Management
Grounded retail. Bigger future.
Dollarama Australia operates The Reject Shop store network, combining a practical retail culture with global retail standards.
Mernda plays an important role in that transition.
We are looking for a hands-on Retail Assistant Store Manager who leads from within the team. This is not a step-back leadership role. You will be in the work. Working stock. Executing process. Supporting delivery. Setting standards by doing.
You will work shoulder to shoulder with the Store Manager and team to drive performance and build capability.
We value ownership, teamwork and doing things properly. If that reflects how you lead, we would like to hear from you.
The role:
You will support the Store Manager to deliver practical retail excellence every day. That means you will:
Lead from the floor, not the office
Work stock and execute core processes alongside your team
Maintain disciplined standards across presentation, stock flow and service
Support sales, wage control and cost awareness
Coach Team Members and build capability
Hold standards consistently and support performance conversations
Help guide the team through operational change as we strengthen capability
This is structured retail. Clear standards. Strong execution. Shared responsibility.
What you bring:
Retail leadership experience in a fast-paced environment
A hands-on approach and pride in execution
Confidence supporting performance and holding standards
Strong organisation and operational discipline
A team-first mindset
The ambition to grow into a Store Manager role
You take ownership. You follow through. You get stuck in.
What you receive:
Clear pathway toward Store Manager for leaders who lean in and deliver
Predictable two-week roster with consistent hours
Every second Saturday and no Sunday work
Three consecutive days off each fortnight
Above Award hourly rates including penalties and overtime
17.5 percent annual leave loading
Team Member discount for you and your immediate family
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Access to earned wages through Humanforce Thrive
Stability within a growing national retail business
Who we are:
The Reject Shop at heart. Dollarama Australia for the future.
We are a grounded retail employer built on ownership, teamwork and operational discipline, transitioning toward stronger retail capability and global standards.
If you are ready to lead from the front and build a store that performs, .
Please note:
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not be able to contact every applicant directly. Candidates who meet the role criteria will be contacted, and all unsuccessful applicants will be notified via email.
We are managing this recruitment directly through our internal Talent team and are not partnering with agencies for this role.
Advertised: 05 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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Work type: Full time
Location: Victoria
Categories: Store Management
Grounded retail. Bigger future.
Dollarama Australia operates The Reject Shop store network, combining a practical retail culture with global retail standards.
Mernda plays an important role in that transition.
We are looking for a hands-on Retail Assistant Store Manager who leads from within the team. This is not a step-back leadership role. You will be in the work. Working stock. Executing process. Supporting delivery. Setting standards by doing.
You will work shoulder to shoulder with the Store Manager and team to drive performance and build capability.
We value ownership, teamwork and doing things properly. If that reflects how you lead, we would like to hear from you.
The role:
You will support the Store Manager to deliver practical retail excellence every day. That means you will:
Lead from the floor, not the office
Work stock and execute core processes alongside your team
Maintain disciplined standards across presentation, stock flow and service
Support sales, wage control and cost awareness
Coach Team Members and build capability
Hold standards consistently and support performance conversations
Help guide the team through operational change as we strengthen capability
This is structured retail. Clear standards. Strong execution. Shared responsibility.
What you bring:
Retail leadership experience in a fast-paced environment
A hands-on approach and pride in execution
Confidence supporting performance and holding standards
Strong organisation and operational discipline
A team-first mindset
The ambition to grow into a Store Manager role
You take ownership. You follow through. You get stuck in.
What you receive:
Clear pathway toward Store Manager for leaders who lean in and deliver
Predictable two-week roster with consistent hours
Every second Saturday and no Sunday work
Three consecutive days off each fortnight
Above Award hourly rates including penalties and overtime
17.5 percent annual leave loading
Team Member discount for you and your immediate family
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Access to earned wages through Humanforce Thrive
Stability within a growing national retail business
Who we are:
The Reject Shop at heart. Dollarama Australia for the future.
We are a grounded retail employer built on ownership, teamwork and operational discipline, transitioning toward stronger retail capability and global standards.
If you are ready to lead from the front and build a store that performs, .
Please note:
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not be able to contact every applicant directly. Candidates who meet the role criteria will be contacted, and all unsuccessful applicants will be notified via email.
We are managing this recruitment directly through our internal Talent team and are not partnering with agencies for this role.
Advertised: 05 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Retail Assistant Store Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Mernda 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 Back Office Jobs is a plus.