Assistant Store Manager

We're currently looking for an energetic & enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to help build up and provide support to our Blackburn, Melbourne store!...

Koorong is Australia’s leading Christian resources retailer with 14 stores Australia-wide and a thriving online business. Our established Blackburn store is packed full of loyal customers, dedicated staff and inspirational books and products, which make it the perfect place to shop and work!

Permanent Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Location: Blackburn, Melbourne

About Us –

This is a great opportunity to take your first steps or grow into your retail management journey and continued passion for Christian resources. This hands-on role will incorporate the best that retail has to offer, including –

• Rewarding customer interaction
• Visual merchandising
• Providing support to ensure efficient store operations
• Assistant the Store Manager in staff management and development
• Learning rostering and budget management

Koorong offers a unique opportunity to work in a role with purpose in a rewarding and supportive environment.

About You –

We’re looking for a candidate with existing retail experience and skills to continue to grow Koorong’s presence in Melbourne! Ideal candidates will demonstrate, a good balance between existing retail experience, administrative skills and a customer-focused approach.

Successful candidates will be able to multi-task, whilst motivating, guiding and training a team of 10+ staff to achieve top results in a fast paced and friendly retail environment.

You will also show basic financial management/budgeting skills demonstrated by effective rostering as well as efficient monitoring and managing of budget and expenditure.

Key Selection Criteria –

• Minimum of 12-months working in a retail environment
• Minimum of 12-months working in a leadership role
• Strong computer literacy and adaptability to systems
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Customer serviced focussed
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Forklift license is advantageous but not essential
• A strong passion for Christian resources

Benefits –

• Koorong is closed on Sunday, and Saturday work can be negotiated
• We offer extra leave and employment options through our employee benefits program
• We develop our leaders in a supportive and friendly working environment

To Apply: Submit a cover letter with why you're interested in the role as well as your CV.

Closing Date: 9th August 2026