Assistant Grocery Manager

Role Overview

This opportunity as an Assistant Department Manager serves as an entry point to a rewarding career within Woolworths Group. The role supports key leadership development through our Store Leadership Pathway, focusing on department management and collaboration storewide to ensure exceptional customer experiences and a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster an inclusive team atmosphere where individuality is valued while ensuring a consistently excellent shopping experience for customers.
• Lead and support the department daily operations, contributing to the overall success of the store.
• Promote safety by adhering to correct processes for the protection of both team members and customers.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the store to achieve shared goals.
• Model customer service excellence using Everyday ACTs: Acknowledge, Care, and Thank.
• Develop awareness of personal leadership style with a commitment to growing leadership skills.
• Gain knowledge about various department functions and operations to provide robust support to the team.

Work Schedule

Workweek structure offers flexibility with the option to work four days a week, supporting a healthy balance between personal life and business demands. Typical roster timings range from 6:00 AM to 9:15 PM, Monday through Sunday.

Skills & Experience

• Strong desire to learn and embrace department operations and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work collaboratively.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to engage and delight shoppers through quality service.
• Motivation to embrace leadership opportunities and career advancement.
• Curiosity and willingness to develop new competencies to advance in the retail field.

Benefits and Perks

• Access to the Stores Leadership Pathway program offering structured skill building and career progression.
• Exclusive team discounts across Woolworths Group brands via the Everyday Rewards Program.
• 24/7 wellbeing support through the Sonder App, available to you and your family.
• Paid parental leave for primary caregivers, along with resources to aid work-family balance through Grace Papers.
• Flexible working arrangements aimed at accommodating personal and business needs.

Company Culture and Inclusion

Woolworths Group fosters diversity, equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging. Recognizing the strength of varied backgrounds, the company is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that empowers every individual to achieve their potential. Support is available during the hiring process for candidates who request adjustments.