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Assistant Fruit and Veg Manager
Role summary
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The Assistant Fruit and Veg Manager supports the Department Manager in running the fresh produce area at Woolworths Supermarkets in Lennox Head. Requirements typically include retail or supermarket experience, strong product and food-safety knowledge, reliable communication, and the ability to lead and coach team members. The successful candidate is expected to maintain high presentation and quality standards, manage stock rotation and availability, reduce waste, follow health and safety procedures, assist with ordering and inventory control, and deliver friendly customer service. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is generally required. Commercial awareness, physical fitness, organisation and a hands-on approach are important.
Can I work in Australia?
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How it works
How it works: Sales assistants and shop-floor staff are not on the Core Skills list; only retail managers and buyers can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423+; a working holiday visa is the usual route for shop work.
Before you apply: Shop-floor jobs need no professional licence. Pharmacists do: they must register with the local regulator, and one qualified abroad often has to pass local exams first. Selling alcohol can need a short course and certificate, for example in Australia.
Watch for: Shop jobs go to people with work rights, including working holiday visa holders (6 months with one employer); there is no sponsorship route for sales assistants.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List (Subclass 482 instrument, LIN 24/089). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Retail & Consumer jobs in Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Varies by employer |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer pays the nomination fee and training levy (by law); visa fee AUD 4,015, paid by you or the employer |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Pay and discount | Retail award floor, adult Level 1: AUD 27.81 an hour from 1 July 2026; casuals get 25% extra (by law) |
| Contract | Full-time, part-time or casual; a working holiday visa allows 6 months with one employer |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Woolworths Supermarkets
Woolworths Supermarkets is one of Australia's largest supermarket businesses and operates as part of Woolworths Group. It provides customers with fresh food, groceries, household products and everyday services through a nationwide network of stores, supported by online shopping and home delivery. The company employs a large, diverse workforce across retail operations, supply chain, technology, merchandising and support functions. Woolworths places strong emphasis on customer service, food quality, team development, safety and community involvement. Store teams are responsible for maintaining well-presented departments, managing stock efficiently and creating a convenient shopping experience. The business also focuses on sustainability, including reducing food waste, improving responsible sourcing and lowering environmental impact. A role at Woolworths can provide practical retail experience, structured training and opportunities to progress into department, store or broader operational management.