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Assistant Grocery Manager
Role summary
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The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in leading daily supermarket operations, maintaining high standards of availability, presentation, safety and customer service. Responsibilities typically include supervising team members, coordinating replenishment, managing stock levels, reducing waste, meeting sales targets, completing operational procedures and assisting with staff training. Candidates are expected to have retail or grocery experience, strong organisational and communication skills, a customer-focused attitude and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is usually required. Experience leading a team and knowledge of inventory, merchandising and workplace safety are advantageous.
Can I work in Australia?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
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 part of Woolworths Group. It operates a nationwide network of stores supplying groceries, fresh food, household essentials and everyday services to millions of customers. The company employs a large, diverse workforce across stores, distribution centres, digital operations and corporate functions. Woolworths places strong emphasis on customer service, product quality, team development, safety and supporting local communities. Store teams work in a fast-moving environment where availability, efficient operations and friendly service are central to the customer experience. The business also focuses on sustainability, reducing food waste, responsible sourcing and improving digital shopping options. An Assistant Grocery Manager role offers practical leadership experience and potential progression into Grocery Manager, Department Manager or broader supermarket management positions.