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Fresh Manager
Role summary
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The Fresh Manager leads the store’s fresh-food departments, such as produce, meat, seafood, bakery and deli, depending on the store structure. Requirements typically include retail or supermarket experience, leadership capability, sound product and food-safety knowledge, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and early mornings. The candidate is expected to coach team members, maintain high standards of freshness, presentation and availability, manage stock and waste, meet sales and service targets, and create a safe, welcoming shopping environment. Strong communication, organisation, commercial awareness and a hands-on approach are important. Experience managing budgets, rosters and compliance would be advantageous.
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 retailers and part of Woolworths Group. The business operates stores across Australia, providing groceries, fresh food, household products and everyday services to millions of customers. Woolworths places strong emphasis on fresh-food quality, value, customer service, team development and responsible business practices. Its stores employ people across retail operations, fresh departments, replenishment, online fulfilment, customer service and leadership. The company promotes inclusive workplaces and offers training and career-development opportunities, allowing team members to progress from store-based roles into specialist, management and support-office positions. A Fresh Manager is central to store performance, helping customers find quality products while leading teams, controlling stock and waste, and ensuring food-safety and operational standards are consistently maintained.