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Fresh Manager
Role summary
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The Fresh Manager leads the fresh-food departments, such as produce, meat, bakery, deli and seafood, to deliver quality products and excellent customer service. Requirements generally include retail or supermarket experience, leadership capability, strong organisation and an understanding of food safety, stock control and merchandising. The successful candidate is expected to coach team members, manage rosters, control inventory and waste, maintain presentation standards, meet sales and service targets, and ensure workplace health and safety compliance. Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and varied shifts is usually required. A practical, customer-focused attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced store environment are essential.
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 operates as part of Woolworths Group. The business serves millions of customers through stores, online shopping and related services across Australia. Its stores sell fresh food, groceries, household products and everyday essentials, with a strong focus on value, convenience, food quality and customer service. Woolworths employs a large national workforce across store operations, supply chain, technology, e-commerce and corporate functions. Team members are generally supported through structured training, internal development opportunities and staff benefits. The company also places emphasis on responsible sourcing, reducing food waste, community support, workplace safety and creating inclusive teams. A Fresh Manager is part of the store leadership structure and plays an important role in maintaining the quality, availability and presentation of fresh products.