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Assistant Grocery Manager
Role summary
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The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in running the department, maintaining availability, presentation, pricing and stock standards. Responsibilities typically include leading team members, coordinating rosters and daily tasks, replenishing shelves, managing inventory, reducing waste, meeting safety requirements and delivering friendly customer service. Woolworths generally expects retail or grocery experience, strong communication and organisation skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to coach and motivate a team. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced supermarket, handling physical tasks, using retail systems and working varied shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
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 businesses and part of Woolworths Group. It operates a nationwide network of stores supplying fresh food, groceries, household products and everyday essentials. The company employs a large frontline workforce across supermarkets, distribution centres, offices and digital operations. Its stores focus on product availability, fresh-food quality, convenience, value and customer service. Woolworths also promotes team development, workplace safety, inclusion and community involvement. Store operations roles commonly offer structured training and opportunities to progress into department management, store management and other retail leadership positions. Conditions, benefits and career pathways can vary by employment type, store and enterprise arrangements.