Liquorland Store Manager - Wollongong NSW Australia — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is a full-time, in-store retail management position in Wollongong, NSW, Australia. It is fundamentally not compatible with a digital nomad or location-independent lifestyle — the Store Manager must be physically present to manage staff, handle inventory, oversee rostering, and deliver in-person customer experiences daily.
For travelers or working holiday makers, there are a couple of angles worth considering:
- Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417 or 462): If you hold a Working Holiday Visa for Australia, retail management roles like this can be a strong income source. Wollongong is a coastal city about 80 km south of Sydney — lower cost of living than Sydney while still offering beaches, surf culture, and easy access to the city.
- Skilled Worker Pathway: Retail management experience with a major Australian employer like Coles Group can strengthen future visa applications, including employer-sponsored visas (subclass 482/186).
- Location appeal: Wollongong offers a significantly lower cost of living compared to Sydney — average rent for a one-bedroom apartment runs ~AUD 1,500-1,800/month vs. AUD 2,200+ in Sydney — making it practical for saving money.
If you're seeking a truly remote or location-flexible role, this posting is not suited to you. Look instead for e-commerce, customer success, or digital marketing roles within large retail groups that offer remote work options.
We're Liquorland — a working day here is as varied as the range of local and imported brands you'll offer customers. From small everyday moments among the team to larger-scale changes unique to a business like ours, as a Leader, you'll see the impact of your work connecting to customers and the communities we serve.
About The Role
Can you tell an Ale from a Lager, or a Merlot from a Shiraz? Or just excited to dive into the world of fantastic liquor brands that serves the nation? Join Liquorland as a Store Manager and take your retail leadership to the next level with one of Australia's leading liquor retailers.
As a Store Manager, you'll display your flair for creating eye-catching stock setups, energize your team, and foster a friendly atmosphere for customers. With your background in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods environment (retail, hospitality, or customer-facing roles), you'll build genuine connections that ensure every customer leaves with a smile.
Join our supportive team that's all about creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for everyone.
About You And Your Skills
- You have experience in fast-paced retail, hospitality or customer-facing environments and want to learn about our products and grow with us
- You're social, enjoy chatting with people, and are all about delivering an awesome customer experience
- You're great at admin tasks like payroll, rostering, managing liquor inventory, and ensuring everything remains well-organised and visually appealing in the store
- Hitting store goals and boosting sales gets you excited
- You have an RSA certification, or are willing to obtain one if you don't
What's In It For You?
- More cash staying in your pocket: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. Additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year, plus hotdeals exclusive to team members for additional savings.
- Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks'. Accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
- Product exposure: Step up your liquor knowledge through learning modules that include exclusive product discounts and giveaways to team members, and regular in-store supplier visits and tastings with first looks at new release items.
- Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you'll have experiences, exposure, and education to grow. Discover a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
- Investment in your future: Become a part-owner of the Coles Group. Our annual team member share plan allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
- Paid parental leave: We offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
About The Recruitment Process
We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email [email protected]
Job ID: 193834 | Employment Type: Full time
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