Family Life – Building connection, safety and wellbeing. Together.
Make a real difference locally while supporting a vibrant, high-volume clearance store with purpose and heart.
In the Clearance Community Store, you’ll support a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment where strong stock flow, practical merchandising and efficient daily operations help create affordable shopping options and meaningful community impact.
As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll support the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of the Clearance Community Store. This includes assisting with volunteer guidance, customer service, stock movement, store presentation, donation processing and maintaining a safe, welcoming and organised retail space. You’ll bring energy, initiative and a practical approach to helping the store run smoothly, while learning and contributing to the commercial and community outcomes of the store.
Working closely with the Store Manager and wider retail team, you’ll help maintain strong standards across stock rotation, pricing, visual merchandising and volunteer support. This role suits someone who is ready to step into more responsibility, enjoys hands-on retail work and is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a purpose-led clearance store environment.
With over 50 years’ experience, Family Life supports children, families and communities to thrive. Our Community Stores operate as social enterprises—championing sustainability, connection and local impact.
Why Join Family Life?
At Family Life, you’re part of a mission—not just a job. Every shift contributes to stronger families and connected communities.
Additionally, you will have access to:
If you’re a passionate retail leader with a heart for community and a head for business, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create stores with purpose and heart.
A full position description please click here.
Please submit your confidential application including a CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria via our Application Portal.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate. Please apply now to ensure you do not miss out!
For further information regarding the position please contact
Michelle Perry, Retail Area Manager on (03) 8599 5433.
Applications close: Friday 17th July 2026
Belong, Learn and Grow With Us as We Support Families and Build Stronger Communities
Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) represents the unique benefits, experiences and opportunities that define what it means to work at Family Life. It reflects our commitment to fostering an environment where every team member feels valued, engaged and inspired to thrive.
All offers of employment are subject to the Family Life Safety Screening process, including a Working with Children Check and Police Records Check. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with Family Life.
Family Life values diversity and welcomes applicants who meet the position criteria, irrespective of race and ethnicity, colour, age, gender, gender identity, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
Family Life is a trauma informed organisation and recognises the unique skills, contributions and insights that come from lived experience.
Family Life is a child safe organisation. We value, respect and listen to children and young people. We are committed to the safety of all children and young people. Family Life supports children to meet their potential and thrive. We do not tolerate neglect, mistreatment or abuse of any kind.
