Retail Store Manager – NMA

Vacancy Details
Closing Date
19/01/2026 11:59 pm
Institution
National Museum of Australia
Salary
$72,047 to $77,760
Employment status
Full-time ongoing
Location
Canberra ACT
Contact name
Ginny McDonald, 02 6208 5036
Contact email

Role purpose

The Retail Store operates 364 days each year and plays a vital role in delivering a welcoming, professional, and memorable experience for every visitor. The Retail Store Manager is central to ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations, maintaining high standards of customer service, and supporting the achievement of sales and performance targets.

Leading a team of casual and part‑time staff, the position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem solving. The occupant of this role must be available to work across a 7 day roster and will contribute directly to the stores success by supervising staff, maintaining compliance with workplace policies, and ensuring the store is consistently presented to the highest standard.

This role is an opportunity to combine operational management with customer engagement, helping to create a retail environment that reflects the values and reputation of the organisation.

The key duties of the position include:

Key accountabilities

  • Supervise and support retail staff, including part time and casual team members.
  • Assist with rostering, monitoring attendance, and supporting leave management.
  • Provide on the job guidance to staff and contribute to workplace performance conversations under direction.
  • Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements and store policies.
  • Monitor stock levels, merchandising, and store presentation to maintain a professional retail environment.
  • Support the implementation of sales strategies developed by senior management.
  • Generate routine reports on store performance and team activities.
  • Assist with staff inductions and onboarding processes.
  • Contribute to the smooth operation of exhibition shops during peak periods.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to Work Health and Safety (WH&S) by actively supporting a positive safety culture, following the Museum’s WHS policies and procedures, and complying with reasonable instructions to ensure alignment with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

 

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, applicants must:

  • be an Australian citizen
  • undergo pre-employment checks, including a police record check
  • hold or be eligible to hold a security clearance at the level specified in the position description.

 

Notes

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. If you require, or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the Contact Officer for this position.

Indigenous job seekers are encouraged to apply for this vacancy. If the job is ‘Identified’, then part or all of the duties impact on Indigenous Australian communities or their representatives.