Careers

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks Expression of Interest for the role of Relief Manager (3 positions open).

As a critical team member, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 31 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities. Your role will be based in the busy and culturally diverse Cairns Support Office, with occasional travel to other locations, often involving small air and watercraft and unique experiences in Country.

It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “Caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journeying, apply for this role.

Summary

The Relief Manager is responsible to provide effective and efficient management of the day-to-day operations of CEQ stores, ensuring financial viability of the store, adequate employing levels, effective merchandising, compliance with all legislative and company policies and procedures and adherence to operational budgets under the guidance of the Store Support Manager on a Relief Manager rotation.

Partnering with a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria, North Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands, the Relief Manager will work in alignment with the CEQ vision and values and plays an integral role in ensuring the ongoing success and reputation of CEQ as an employer of choice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold or working towards a Certificate IV in Retail
• Current forklift licence is desirable but not essential
• Previous experience working in a similar role within the Retail environment or Hospitality environment is desirable but not essential
• Previous experience working in a large and complex business desirable, but not essential.

Software & Systems Experience

• Intermediate to advanced level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• HumanForce time keeping or similar
• POS system experience, preferably SmartRetail or Grocery Manager.

 Team

• Work as part of the relief team, within the Operations team, and provide support to the Store Support Manager and Regional Manager as reasonably required
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural team environment and provide peer support to other team members
• Build and foster collegial relationships across all teams in the business to ensure high team member engagement, productivity and the success of CEQ.

 Digital

• Developing competency in the ethical use of AI technologies where appropriate and approved by the Store Support Manager and General Manager – Operations.

Key Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Support the financial operations of CEQ stores, including sales figures, end of day register and safe reconciliation, stock control, shrinkages, data entry, write offs, mark downs, refunds, shelf ticketing, cash transfers and overrides as per CEQ policies and procedures when required.
• Lead and manage Team member in the stores in accordance with contemporary human resource principles including mentoring Assistant Store Managers in store presentation and merchandising principles, performance management, WH&S, policy and procedure and industrial instruments.
• Ensure high level of customer service is maintained.
• Manage wages within budget.
• Develop and implement Team member rosters.
• Monitor store merchandising and store specials effectiveness in conjunction with Regional Manager and the Buying team.
• Manage the stores and equipment in accordance with the Australian New Zealand Food Safety Standards Code.
• Monitor store presentation in conjunction with the Store Support Manager and Regional Manager of the store currently placed.
• Manage all stocktakes within time frames and in accordance with CEQ Policy and Procedure.
• Assist with written assessment of each stores operations with Store Support Manager when required.
• Monitor WH&S to ensure team member safety and a safe workplace.
• Other duties as directed by the Store Support Manager or Regional Manager of the current store placed.
• Work out of the CSO office with other teams as required when not traveling to stores.
• Work with Business Development team on Operation Wheel when required.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail environment at a Store Manager or senior supervisory level preferably in remote and isolated locations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a resource limited environment.
• Current Criminal History check (no more than 3 months old).
• Work constructively in a team environment.

Annual Performance Partnership

 CEQ team members will complete an Annual Performance Partnership (APP), which is a structured performance and professional development discussion which relates to KPI’s aligned with the Strategic Priorities of the business and the CEQ values.

The overall result of the APP is also based on how well team members have aligned with the CEQ Values, and achieving their professional goals set for the year.

Applications Welcome 

To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks a dedicated individual to fill the fixed term role of Program Support Officer – (Good Food People).

As a critical team member, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 31 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities. Your role will be based in the busy and culturally diverse Cairns Support Office, with occasional travel to other locations, often involving small air and watercraft and unique experiences in Country.

It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “Caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journeying, apply for this role.

About the Role

The Program Support Officer – (Good Food People) provides high-quality administrative support to the Nutrition & Health team with a particular focus on financial and performance reporting compliance in the Good Food People grant funding.  Reporting to the Nutrition & Health Manager, this role requires a proactive, highly organised multi?tasker with a strong commitment to continuous improvement. The position works closely with finance and payroll teams to ensure Nutrition & Health team grant-funded functions are well supported across the organisation. Operating within a collaborative, cross?cultural team environment, this role is based in the Cairns Support Office and contributes to building a strong community based First Nations nutrition workforce and creating healthy store environments in CEQ?s IBIS and ABIS stores.

Partnering with a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria, North Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands, the Program Support Officer contributes to fostering a positive, efficient, and people?centered workplace culture and will work in alignment with the CEQ vision and values and playing an integral role in ensuring the ongoing success and reputation of CEQ as an employer of choice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold or working towards a qualification in Accounts Administration or Business Administration, or other qualification as approved at the discretion of the Nutrition & Health Manager.
• Previous experience working in a similar role with a high degree of administrative functions preferred.
• Familiarity with financial accounts and payroll systems desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience working in a large and complex business desirable, but not essential.

Software & Systems Experience

• Intermediate to advanced level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Knowledge of file sharing applications such as OneDrive and SharePoint will be highly regarded.
• Experience with graphic design platforms, particularly Canva, is desirable.
• Experience with using HRIS systems such as ActionHRM, desirable but not essential.
• Experience with Pronto, desirable but not essential.
• Experience using payroll or time?and?attendance systems, particularly Humanforce, will be highly regarded.

Team

• Work as part of the Nutrition & Health team within the Office of the CEO to provide performance and financial reporting support for the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) funded Good Food People program and provide administrative support to the Nutrition & Health Manager.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural team environment and provide peer support to other team members.
• Build and foster collegial relationships across all teams in the business to ensure high team member engagement, productivity and the success of CEQ.

Digital

Developing competency in the ethical use of AI technologies where appropriate and approved by the Nutrition & Health Manager.

Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Finance Support

• Prepare, maintain, and update excel spreadsheets to support financial tracking, budgeting, and reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organisational and grant requirements for the Nutrition & Health programs.
• Monitor & support compliance with grant funding requirements by maintaining accurate records and contributing to reporting and acquittal processes.
• Coordinate purchase order processes by sourcing quotes, raising purchase orders, receipting goods, and requesting invoices.

Administration Support

• Provide administration support for the planning, implementation and reporting of the First Nations Good Food People (Nutrition Workforce) program
• Provide administration support for meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute?taking as required.
• Provide administrative support for the creation and editing of presentations, health promotion materials, and internal and external communications. (i.e. CEQ newsletter, social media posts, CEQ Nutrition & Health website, Viva Engage, Pulse).
• Provide administration support to ensure monthly internal nutrition reporting is completed accurately and within required timeframes.
• Maintain accurate and up?to?date performance and financial reporting records to support contract compliance in grant funding and key performance indicators (e.g. First Nations employment and hours worked, training completion and participant satisfaction) under the guidance of the Nutrition & Health team.
• Arrange travel and accommodation for the team following established procedures.
• Oversee and monitor inventory of training materials and resources including version control management.
• Monitor and coordinate the procurement of uniforms, printing, and merchandise for the Good Food People and Nutrition & Health programs.
• Support collection of Nutrition & Health team store audit information as required
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to administrative processes, including the review and update of grant reporting procedures for the Nutrition & Health Team
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across teams, with a focus on collaboration with Payroll and Operations to ensure the Good Food People program and associated funding are administered effectively.
• Reporting of any WH&S concerns as they arise, to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.
• Other reasonable duties as requested by Nutrition & Health Manager or the CEO.

Essential Requirements

• Intermediate to advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail with very good organisational, numerical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experience in administration or program support.
• Experience or knowledge of working as part of a cross-cultural team
• Experience in using graphic design programs such as Canva.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities within the team
• Ability to form open and honest relationships
• Current Criminal History check – no more than 3 months old.

Annual Performance Partnership

CEQ team members will complete an Annual Performance Partnership (APP), which is a structured performance and professional development discussion which relates to KPI?s aligned with the Strategic Priorities of the business and the CEQ values.

The overall result of the APP is also based on how well team members have aligned with the CEQ Values, and achieving their professional goals set for the year.

Our Culture

CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce.

Our key benefits:

• 4 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,900.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
• Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives.

Applications Welcome 

To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. Applications close 5pm Friday, 1 May 2026.

First Nations applicants are encouraged to apply.

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks Expression of Interest for the role of Store Management Couple – Pormpuraaw.

As critical team members, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 31 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “Caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journeying, apply for this role.

Summary

The Management Couple is responsible for providing effective and efficient management of the day-to-day operations of the store business, ensuring financial viability of the store, adequate employment levels, effective merchandising, compliance with all legislative and company policies and procedures, and adherence to operational budgets under the guidance of the Regional Manager Operations.

Partnering with a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria, North Queensland, and the Torres Strait Islands, the Management Couple will work in alignment with the CEQ vision and values and play an integral role in ensuring the ongoing success and reputation of CEQ as an employer of choice.

We are currently looking for a store management couple (Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager) to work out of our Pormpuraaw store.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold or be working towards a Certificate III in Retail
• Food Safety Certificate is desirable but not essential
• Forklift License
• Previous experience working in a similar role within a remote retail environment or hospitality environment is desirable but not essential
• Previous experience working in a large and complex business desirable but not essential

Software & Systems Experience

• Intermediate to advanced level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Intermediate to advanced level of competency using time-sheeting systems such as Humanforce or other similar systems preferred
• Basic to intermediate level of competency using stock ordering/inventory systems

Team

• Work as part of the store, within the Operations team, and provide support to the Regional Manager as reasonably required
• Build and foster collegial relationships across all teams in the business to ensure high team member engagement, productivity, and the success of CEQ
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural team environment and provide peer support to other team members

Digital

• Developing competency in the ethical use of AI technologies where appropriate and approved by the General Manager – Operations

Key Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervise the financial operations of the store, including sales figures, end-of-day registers and safe reconciliation, stock control, shrinkages, data entry, write-offs, markdowns, refunds, pricing, as per CEQ policies and procedures
• Lead and manage employees in the business units in accordance with contemporary human resource principles, including mentoring assistant store managers in store presentation and merchandising principles, performance management, WH&S, policy and procedure, and industrial instruments
• Ensure a high level of customer service is maintained
• Manage wages within budget
• Develop and implement employee rosters
• Monitor store merchandising and store specials effectiveness in conjunction with the Regional Manager Operations and Buying Department
• Maintain store equipment and appliances, which may include after-hours call-outs for refrigeration or break-ins
• Monitor store presentation in conjunction with the Regional Manager
• Manage all stocktakes within time frames and in accordance with CEQ Policy and Procedure
• Assist with quarterly written assessment of the business units
• Monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace
• Other duties as directed by the Regional Manager. Other reasonable duties as requested by Senior Leadership in Operations or the CEO

Essential Requirements

• Experience with shrinkages, data entry, write-offs, markdowns, refunds, shelf ticketing, cash transfers, overrides, and daily cash balances as per CEQ policies and procedures
• Experience in supervising employees in accordance with contemporary human resource principles, including mentoring employees in store presentation and merchandising principles, performance management, and WH&S
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement employee rosters and assist the store manager to maximise employment resources
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to assist with stocktakes
• Demonstrated ability to manage the operations of a store and equipment in accordance with the Australian New Zealand Food Safety Standards Code
• Ability to monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural team environment
• Current Criminal History check (no more than 3 months old)

Annual Performance Partnership

CEQ team members will complete an Annual Performance Partnership (APP), which is a structured performance and professional development discussion that relates to KPIs aligned with the Strategic Priorities of the business and the CEQ values.

The overall result of the APP is also based on how well team members have aligned with the CEQ values and achieved their professional goals set for the year.

Our Company

CEQ is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing essential goods and services to communities in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area (NPA), and remote Aboriginal communities. We are responsible for the operation of 31 retail stores throughout these remote areas, providing access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

Our Culture

CEQ promotes an honest, progressive, collaborative, respectful, and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, fostering diversity and growth within the workforce.

Applications Welcome 

To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. Applications close 26 April 2026, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks Expression of Interest for the role of Store Management Couple – Napranum.

As critical team members, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 31 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “Caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journeying, apply for this role.

Summary

The Management Couple is responsible for providing effective and efficient management of the day-to-day operations of the store business, ensuring financial viability of the store, adequate employment levels, effective merchandising, compliance with all legislative and company policies and procedures, and adherence to operational budgets under the guidance of the Regional Manager Operations.

Partnering with a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria, North Queensland, and the Torres Strait Islands, the Management Couple will work in alignment with the CEQ vision and values and play an integral role in ensuring the ongoing success and reputation of CEQ as an employer of choice.

We are currently looking for a store management couple (Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager) to work out of our Napranum store.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold or be working towards a Certificate III in Retail
• Food Safety Certificate is desirable but not essential
• Forklift License
• Previous experience working in a similar role within a remote retail environment or hospitality environment is desirable but not essential
• Previous experience working in a large and complex business desirable but not essential

Software & Systems Experience

• Intermediate to advanced level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Intermediate to advanced level of competency using time-sheeting systems such as Humanforce or other similar systems preferred
• Basic to intermediate level of competency using stock ordering/inventory systems

Team

• Work as part of the store, within the Operations team, and provide support to the Regional Manager as reasonably required
• Build and foster collegial relationships across all teams in the business to ensure high team member engagement, productivity, and the success of CEQ
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural team environment and provide peer support to other team members

Digital

• Developing competency in the ethical use of AI technologies where appropriate and approved by the General Manager – Operations

Key Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervise the financial operations of the store, including sales figures, end-of-day registers and safe reconciliation, stock control, shrinkages, data entry, write-offs, markdowns, refunds, pricing, as per CEQ policies and procedures
• Lead and manage employees in the business units in accordance with contemporary human resource principles, including mentoring assistant store managers in store presentation and merchandising principles, performance management, WH&S, policy and procedure, and industrial instruments
• Ensure a high level of customer service is maintained
• Manage wages within budget
• Develop and implement employee rosters
• Monitor store merchandising and store specials effectiveness in conjunction with the Regional Manager Operations and Buying Department
• Maintain store equipment and appliances, which may include after-hours call-outs for refrigeration or break-ins
• Monitor store presentation in conjunction with the Regional Manager
• Manage all stock takes within time frames and in accordance with CEQ Policy and Procedure
• Assist with quarterly written assessment of the business units
• Monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace
• Other duties as directed by the Regional Manager. Other reasonable duties as requested by Senior Leadership in Operations or the CEO

Essential Requirements

• Experience with shrinkages, data entry, write-offs, markdowns, refunds, shelf ticketing, cash transfers, overrides, and daily cash balances as per CEQ policies and procedures
• Experience in supervising employees in accordance with contemporary human resource principles, including mentoring employees in store presentation and merchandising principles, performance management, and WH&S
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement employee rosters and assist the store manager to maximise employment resources
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to assist with stock takes
• Demonstrated ability to manage the operations of a store and equipment in accordance with the Australian New Zealand Food Safety Standards Code
• Ability to monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural team environment
• Current Criminal History check (no more than 3 months old)

Annual Performance Partnership

CEQ team members will complete an Annual Performance Partnership (APP), which is a structured performance and professional development discussion that relates to KPIs aligned with the Strategic Priorities of the business and the CEQ values.

The overall result of the APP is also based on how well team members have aligned with the CEQ values and achieved their professional goals set for the year.

Our Company

CEQ is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing essential goods and services to communities in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area (NPA), and remote Aboriginal communities. We are responsible for the operation of 31 retail stores throughout these remote areas, providing access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

Our Culture

CEQ promotes an honest, progressive, collaborative, respectful, and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, fostering diversity and growth within the workforce.

Applications Welcome 

To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. Applications close 26 April 2026, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks Expression of Interest for the role of Relief Manager- Stores.

As a critical team member, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 30 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “Caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journeying, apply for this role.

Summary

The Relief Manager is responsible to provide effective and efficient management of the day-to-day operations of CEQ stores, ensuring financial viability of the store, adequate employing levels, effective merchandising, compliance with all legislative and company policies and procedures and adherence to operational budgets under the guidance of the Store Support Manager on a Relief Manager rotation.

Partnering with a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria, North Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands, the Relief Manager will work in alignment with the CEQ vision and values and plays an integral role in ensuring the ongoing success and reputation of CEQ as an employer of choice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold or working towards a Certificate IV in Retail
• Current forklift licence is desirable but not essential
• Previous experience working in a similar role within the Retail environment or Hospitality environment is desirable but not essential
• Previous experience working in a large and complex business desirable, but not essential.

Software & Systems Experience

• Intermediate to advanced level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• HumanForce time keeping or similar
• POS system experience, preferably SmartRetail or Grocery Manager.

 Team

• Work as part of the relief team, within the Operations team, and provide support to the Store Support Manager and Regional Manager as reasonably required
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural team environment and provide peer support to other team members
• Build and foster collegial relationships across all teams in the business to ensure high team member engagement, productivity and the success of CEQ.

 Digital

• Developing competency in the ethical use of AI technologies where appropriate and approved by the Store Support Manager and General Manager – Operations.

Key Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Support the financial operations of CEQ stores, including sales figures, end of day register and safe reconciliation, stock control, shrinkages, data entry, write offs, mark downs, refunds, shelf ticketing, cash transfers and overrides as per CEQ policies and procedures when required.
• Lead and manage employee in the stores in accordance with contemporary human resource principles including mentoring Assistant Store Managers in store presentation and merchandising principles, performance management, WH&S, policy and procedure and industrial instruments.
• Ensure high level of customer service is maintained.
• Manage wages within budget.
• Develop and implement employee rosters.
• Monitor store merchandising and store specials effectiveness in conjunction with Regional Manager and the Buying Department.
• Manage the stores and equipment in accordance with the Australian New Zealand Food Safety Standards Code.
• Monitor store presentation in conjunction with the Store Support Manager and Regional Manager of the store currently placed.
• Manage all stocktakes within time frames and in accordance with CEQ Policy and Procedure.
• Assist with written assessment of each stores operations with Store Support Manager when required.
• Monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.
• Other duties as directed by the Store Support Manager or Regional Manager of the current store placed.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail environment at a Store Manager or senior supervisory level preferably in remote and isolated locations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a resource limited environment.
• Current Criminal History check (no more than 3 months old).
• Work constructively in a team environment.

Annual Performance Partnership

 CEQ team members will complete an Annual Performance Partnership (APP), which is a structured performance and professional development discussion which relates to KPI’s aligned with the Strategic Priorities of the business and the CEQ values.

The overall result of the APP is also based on how well team members have aligned with the CEQ Values, and achieving their professional goals set for the year.

Applications Welcome 

To apply for this career opportunity please write to jobs@ceqld.org.au and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. Applications close 17^th April 2026, however, we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Positions of Interest

We’re continually seeking skilled individuals in the following areas:

• Store Manager
• Assistant Store Manager
• Store Supervisor
• Relief Store Managers
• Shop Assistant

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidates will have

• Willingness to work in remote areas
• Previous experience in a retail environment at a Store Manager / senior supervisory level preferably in remote and isolated locations
• Previous experience in roles involving stock control and ordering
• Intermediate to advanced level of competency using POS system (preferably SmartRetail or Grocery Manager),Rostering Systems (preferably Human force).

Benefits of joining CEQ

• Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,900.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
• Free Private Accommodation, with Electricity and all Utility bills covered.
• Opportunity to travel across remote Aboriginal communities , Northern Peninsula Area, and Torres Strait.
• 5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Opportunity for career and personal development with company sponsored qualifications and certifications.
• Attractive Salary and travel benefits

Our Culture

CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce. 

Applications Welcome 

If you believe you have the skills, experience, and passion to contribute to our team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your expression of interest along with your resume and cover letter to our recruitment team or via SEEK.

For further information pertaining to any of the above positions of interest, please email people@ceqld.org.au or call 07 4050 4385.

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks a dedicated individual/s to fill the pivotal role of Store Management couple. 

As critical team members, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 30 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journey, apply for this role.

About the role

The Management couple is to provide effective and efficient management of the day-to-day operations of the Remote Store business, ensuring financial viability of the store, adequate employing levels, effective merchandising, compliance with all legislative and company policies and procedures and adherence to operational budgets under the guidance of the Regional Manager Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the financial operations of Remote Store, including sales figures, end of day registers and safe reconciliation, stock control, shrinkages, data entry, write offs, mark down, refunds, pricing, as per CEO policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage employee in the business units in accordance with contemporary human resource principles including mentoring assistant store managers in store presentation and merchandising principles, performance management, WH&S, policy and procedure and industrial instrument.
• Ensure high level of customer service is maintained.
• Manage wages within budget.
• Develop and implement employee rosters.
• Monitor store merchandising and store specials effectiveness in conjunction with the Regional Manager Operations and Buying Department.
• Manage equipment.
• Monitor store presentation in conjunction with the Regional Manager.
• Manage all stocktakes within time frames and in accordance with CEO Policy and Procedure.
• Assist with quarterly written assessment of the business units.
• Monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.
• Other duties as directed by the Regional Manager.

Competency

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality.
• High level written and oral communication skills.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Cost Consciousness – Conserves organisational resources.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments.
• Organisational Support – Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Planning/Organizing- Prioritises and plans work activities.
• Dependability – Keeps commitments.

Essential Requirements

• Experience with shrinkages, data entry, write offs, mark downs, refunds, shelf ticketing, cash transfers, overrides, and daily cash balances as per CEQ policies and procedures.
• Experience in supervising employees in accordance with contemporary human resource principles including mentoring employees in store presentation and merchandising principles, performance management and WH&S.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement employee rosters and assist the store manager to maximise employing resources.
• Excellent customer service.
• Ability to assist with stock takes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the operations of a store and equipment in accordance with the Australian New Zealand Food Safety Standards Code.
• Ability to monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.
• Ability to work in a cross-culture team environment.
• Current Police check (no more than 3 months old)

Desirable

• Certificate III or IV in Retail
• Food Safety Certificate
• Workplace Health and Safety Certificate

Work Environment

The position is based across Remote FNQ Communities including the Torres Strait Islands.

Our Culture

CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce.

Our key benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
• Accommodation, Electricity and Utility bills covered.
• Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available
• Opportunity for career growth
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Laptop & Mobile phone

Applications Welcome 

If you are interested in joining our team, we welcome all applications

Check out our Current Seek Listings here

First Nations people are encouraged to apply.