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Assistant Nightfill Manager
Role summary
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The Assistant Nightfill Manager supports the Nightfill Manager in replenishing stock, maintaining presentation standards and ensuring the store is ready for customers each morning. Requirements typically include retail or grocery experience, strong organisational skills, the ability to work overnight shifts, and physical capacity to lift, move and safely handle stock. Candidates are expected to lead and support team members, allocate tasks, follow health and safety procedures, manage priorities, reduce stock loss and provide reliable communication. Customer focus, flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are important. Previous leadership experience is advantageous, although Woolworths may provide training and development for suitable applicants.
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, a major retail organisation operating across Australia and New Zealand. Its stores provide groceries, fresh food, household products and everyday essentials to millions of customers. Woolworths employs a large team across stores, distribution centres, support offices and digital operations. The business focuses on quality, value, convenient shopping and supporting local communities. Store team members work in varied environments, including customer service, online fulfilment, replenishment and leadership. Woolworths promotes workplace safety, inclusion, training and career progression, with opportunities to move from entry-level store roles into specialist and management positions. Nightfill roles are particularly important because they ensure shelves are stocked, products are organised and stores are prepared before customers arrive.