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Fruit and Veg Manager
Role summary
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The Fruit and Veg Manager is responsible for leading the fresh produce department at Woolworths Supermarkets in Cobram, Victoria. Requirements typically include retail or supermarket experience, strong product and stock knowledge, customer service skills, and the ability to lead and develop a team. The successful candidate is expected to maintain high presentation and quality standards, manage inventory and waste, complete replenishment, follow health and safety procedures, and achieve sales and customer service targets. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays is generally required. Good communication, organisation, commercial awareness, and a hands-on approach are important for success.
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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 groceries, fresh food, household products, and everyday essentials to millions of customers. The company employs a large retail workforce across stores, distribution centres, technology, corporate offices, and online operations. Woolworths places strong emphasis on fresh food quality, customer service, team development, safety, inclusion, and supporting local communities. Store-based roles involve practical leadership, stock management, merchandising, and creating a reliable shopping experience. Employees may receive training, career development opportunities, staff benefits, and access to broader roles across the Woolworths Group. The company also focuses on sustainability, reducing food waste, responsible sourcing, and improving the convenience of grocery shopping through digital and delivery services.