Assistant Retail Manager

About the role

Commercial Team

The Commercial Team delivers commercial activity to support the Museum’s vision and strategic ambitions. The team provides leadership to drive revenues across commercial activities in collaboration with key stakeholders and partners.

The Assistant Retail Manager is an exciting commercially focused operational and business administration role that supports the Retail Manager and is an integral part of the Commercial Team. This position is responsible for supporting the Retail Manager with a focus on the day-to-day operations of the retail business that includes the shop at the Museum, the online shop and other customers. The Assistant Retail Manager supports the Retail Manager by taking carriage of many and varied administrative and operational duties and business development initiatives and ensures the seamless operation of the retail business in their absence.

About you

We are seeking a motivated, proactive and experienced retail business professional who is detail-oriented, analytical and has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment which is growing fast. You’ll work closely with the Retail Manager, be a team player and be ready to roll up your sleeves to rise to the challenge and opportunity this role provides.

To succeed in this role, you will be motivated by detail.

Knowledge & Experience

Demonstrated experience in business support, administration, and stakeholder management, with demonstrated skills and knowledge across the range of business requirements, sales, stock control, forecasting and reporting.

Demonstrated commercial and analytical skills, the ability to structure and organise work effectively.

Availability across all retail hours, including weekdays, weekends, and occasional late nights.

The successful applicant will be subject to a national criminal records check.

 As part of your online application, you must upload:

A one-to-two-page cover letter which outlines your suitability for the role.

Resume – Maximum of 5 pages

As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer a targeted question.

How did you maintain focus and accuracy when doing detailed administrative work in a business retail office environment?

What is your experience in managing competing priorities in a busy environment? Please submit your attachments as PDF; only applications submitted through I work for NSW will be considered.

It is a condition of employment at the Australian Museum that all employees, or prospective employees, be double vaccinated for COVID 19 or hold a valid medical exemption. 

The Australian Museum promotes applications from a diverse workforce. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please reach out to the above contact person or note this in your application.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment activity for ongoing or temporary roles. Candidates may be considered for similar roles that become available over the next 18 months.