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Assistant Grocery Manager
Role summary
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The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in running an efficient, safe and customer-focused supermarket department. Responsibilities typically include leading team members, coordinating daily operations, maintaining stock availability, overseeing replenishment and presentation, managing inventory, reducing waste, meeting sales targets and delivering excellent customer service. Candidates are expected to have retail or grocery experience, strong communication and organisational skills, a practical leadership style and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility is important, including availability for early starts, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Experience supervising staff, managing performance and following workplace health, safety and food-handling procedures is desirable.
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. It operates a large network of stores supplying groceries, fresh food, household products and everyday essentials to communities across Australia. The business focuses on convenient shopping, reliable product availability, value and responsible sourcing. Woolworths employs a substantial store, supply-chain, digital and corporate workforce, with team members working across customer service, merchandising, online fulfilment and store leadership. The company promotes inclusion, safety, career development and internal progression, offering opportunities ranging from frontline retail roles to specialist and management positions. Store leaders are generally expected to build capable teams, maintain high operational standards and create a positive shopping experience. Benefits, pay and conditions vary by role, location, roster and the relevant enterprise agreement or employment arrangement.