Family Life – Building connection, safety and wellbeing. Together.
Make a real difference locally while leading vibrant, community-minded retail stores.
At our Bayside Community Stores, you’ll join a professional and well-established op shop network that delivers strong commercial outcomes, exceptional customer experiences and sustainable retail practices that drive real results. This is a unique opportunity to build your retail career in a purpose-driven environment where genuine community impact is created through great retail.
As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll help lead the day-to-day running of one of our vibrant community stores by supporting and inspiring volunteers, creating engaging retail spaces, and delivering warm, inclusive customer experiences. Our stores are more than retail, they are community hubs so you’ll bring people management skills, creativity, energy and heart to visual merchandising, stock flow and store presentation, helping each space feel fresh, welcoming and purposeful. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, values people and wants their work to make a real difference.
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.
At Family Life, you’re part of a mission—not just a job. Every shift contributes to stronger families and connected communities.
We offer:
If you’re a passionate retail leader with a heart for community and a head for business, we’d love to hear from you.
A full position description is available 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 0412 986 155.
Applications close: 19 June 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.
