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Grocery Manager
Role summary
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The Grocery Manager is responsible for leading the grocery department at Woolworths Supermarkets in Merrylands, ensuring shelves are well stocked, products are presented correctly, stock levels are controlled and customers receive excellent service. Requirements typically include retail or supermarket experience, strong organisational skills, knowledge of inventory and replenishment processes, and the ability to lead and coach a team. Candidates are expected to work collaboratively, maintain health and safety standards, manage priorities in a fast-paced environment and support sales and profitability targets. Availability for varied shifts, including weekends and early mornings, is generally expected.
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 grocery retailers and forms part of Woolworths Group. The business operates supermarkets across Australia, providing fresh food, groceries, household products and everyday essentials to millions of customers. Woolworths focuses on convenient shopping, value, product quality and reliable customer service through its stores and digital channels. The company employs a large national workforce across retail operations, supply chain, technology, merchandising and support functions. Store-based employees are central to the business, managing stock, serving customers, maintaining presentation standards and supporting local communities. Woolworths generally promotes teamwork, inclusion, career development and internal progression. Benefits and employment conditions vary by role and employment agreement, with many positions offering structured training, employee discounts and access to wellbeing programs.