Uniform Shop Manager

THE SCHOOL

At Great Southern Grammar, we believe extraordinary schools are built by extraordinary people. We acknowledge that our greatest strength is our people; they give of their best so our students can achieve their best. We are a community of professionals united by a shared purpose: to nurture an environment where every student and staff member can flourish.

Grounded in Christian values and guided by our vision to Create YOUR Impact, we live our core values of Respect, Integrity, Courage and Compassion in everything we do.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Great Southern Grammar is seeking a highly organised customer-focused and proactive Uniform Shop Manager to oversee the effective day-to-day operation of the School’s Uniform Shop.  This is an important front-facing role within our school community assisting new and current families, students and staff with uniform requirements and providing a professional, welcoming and efficient service.

The position will commence at the beginning of Term Four, Monday 12 October or by negotiation.  This is a part-time, term-time role, with additional weeks required during the October and January school holiday periods. Some flexibility will be required during peak times, including occasional early starts, later closing times and additional hours during key enrolment periods.

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will bring strong customer service skills and sales experience, sound organisational ability and excellent attention to detail.  Previous experience in retail, sales, administration, customer service, stock control, purchasing or similar environment will be highly regarded. Experience in clothing, apparel retail or school uniform environment would be advantageous.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·Managing day-to-day operations

·Assisting students and families with uniform requirements, exchanges and enquiries

·Monitoring stock levels and placing orders

·Liaising with approved suppliers and manufacturers

·Operating point of sale systems and processing payments

·Managing the second-hand uniform service, including the GSG Buy Sell and Swap Facebook page

For more information for role responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.

WHY JOIN GREAT SOUTHERN GRAMMAR?

·A welcoming, values-driven and student-focused professional community.

·Coaching, mentoring, continuous professional learning and development opportunities for emerging and middle leaders.

·Salary-packaging options, a deferred salary scheme, staff tuition fee discounts and an Employee Assistance Program.

·Spacious waterfront grounds, onsite parking and a laptop for teaching staff.

·The lifestyle opportunities of Albany and the Great Southern Region.

OUR COMMITTMENT

Great Southern Grammar is an equal opportunity employer and is fully committed to protecting children and maintaining a child-safe environment.  Successful applicants must satisfy child-protection screening, adhere to the School’s child-protection policies and comply with relevant laws and regulations. Applications must be Australian citizens or hold a current visa that permits them to work in Australia.

HOW TO APPLY

Click on Apply Now and upload one combined PDF containing:

·A concise cover letter identifying your strengths and experience and the reasons for joining Great Southern Grammar; and

·An up-to-date CV listing two current professional referees who can comment on your work performance. 

You may apply through the School’s website or via SEEK. 

Applications close 4pm Sunday 30 August.

QUESTIONS

Questions specific to the role please contact the Head of Business Operations, Mr Matthew Bird via email matthew.bird@gsg.wa.edu.au or telephone (08) 9844 0304.

Questions regarding the application or recruitment process or issues regarding uploading your application, please email recruitment@gsg.wa.edu.au or telephone (08) 9844 0305.

The School is fully committed to the protection of children. Successful applicants must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the school’s child protection policies.