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CEQ is an equal employment opportunity employer. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply.

Store Manager – Wujal Wujal  

Community Enterprise Queensland

 

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) is the leading supermarket chain in North Queensland communities. CEQ operates 30 outlets throughout North Queensland and are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Store Manager to join our team in Wujal Wujal fulltime. 

About the role

We are looking for a full time Store Manager based in Wujal Wujal to provide effective and efficient management of the day-to-day operations of the store, ensuring the 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•Supervise the financial operations of the CEQ store, including sales figures, end of day register and safe reconciliation, stock control, shrinkages, data entry, write offs, mark downs, refunds, shelf ticketing, and overrides as per CEQ policies and procedures.
•Lead and manage employee in the CEQ store 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 Procurement Department.
•Manage the CEQ stores and equipment in accordance with the Australian New Zealand Food Safety Standards Code.
•Monitor store presentation in conjunction with the Regional Manager.
•Manage the stocktake within time frames and in accordance with CEQ Policy and Procedure.
•Assist with quarterly written assessment of each store’s operations with Regional Manager.
•Monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.
•Other duties as directed by the Regional Manager.

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.
•Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
•Demonstrated ability to work in a resource limited environment.
•Work constructively in a team environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position is responsible for the supervision of the Assistant Store Manager and Shop Assistants.

Your new 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 30 retail stores throughout these remote areas, providing access to quality fresh food, groceries and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

Our Culture

To provide goods and services that keep remote communities healthy and sustainable.

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

Our key benefits:

  • Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
  • 5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
  • Accommodation and reasonable electricity and utility bills covered
  • Flight entitlement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Opportunity for career growth
  • Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Use of company vehicle

 

Applications

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

Applications close on 29 May 2024. However, we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.

Apply online via SEEK

Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

Payroll Manager  

Community Enterprise Queensland

 

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) is the leading supermarket chain in North Queensland communities. CEQ operates 30 outlets throughout North Queensland and are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Payroll Manager to join our team here in Cairns fulltime. 

About the role

This position reports to the General Manager Corporate Services and is responsible for managing the payroll processing function including processing approximately 400 pays and ensuring compliance with payroll processing and associated financial management compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include

  • Managing the full function payroll for 400 employees.
  • Managing a high-volume casual employee work force.
  • Calculation of various payroll related payments such as superannuation, WorkCover, payroll tax and salary sacrificing.
  • Maintaining accurate employee data and providing technical advice with respect to employment regulations.
  • Manage employees.
  • Analysis and production of data and reports from systems.
  • Providing timely resolution to any enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to streamline payrolls, improve efficiencies and conduct system configurations and troubleshooting.
  • Extensive knowledge and interpretation of multiple awards.
  • Using Pronto and strong EXCEL skills to process payroll.
  • Provision of monthly payroll reports
  • Monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.
  • Undertake other duties to ensure compliance in personal files.

What you’ll need to be considered – Essential Requirements

  • Speed and accuracy are essential for data entry.
  • Strong EBA / AWARDS knowledge is ESSENTIAL.
  • Fully capable and proficient in all areas of payroll and confident in a standalone environment.
  • Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office application.
  • Work constructively in a team environment.
  • A willingness to work in a cross-cultural environment where respect for and a desire to gain an understanding of traditional Torres Strait Islander culture and customs is an absolute necessity.

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will supervise the Payroll Officer.

Essential Qualifications/Education/Skills and/or Experience/Licenses

  • Current open “c” class Queensland driver’s license

Your new 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 30 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 promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce.

Our key benefits:

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

Applications

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

Applications close on May 29, 2024, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.

Apply online via SEEK

Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Store Manager / Supervisory Couple – Lockhart River 

Community Enterprise Queensland

 

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) is the leading supermarket chain in North Queensland communities. CEQ operates 30 outlets throughout North Queensland and are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager who is looking for a retail experience in a remote community where they will learn another culture. The position is based at Lockhart River store and will be fulltime.

About the role

The Assistant Store Manager will support the Store Manager in the operations of the designated departments, including sales and wages figures, customer service, end of day register, safe reconciliation, store presentation, stock control and many other retail duties.

What you’ll need to be considered

Essential:

  • 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.

Desirable

  • Certificate II in Retail
  • Food Safety Certificate
  • Workplace Health and Safety Certificate

Your new 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 29 retail stores throughout these remote areas, providing access to quality fresh food, groceries and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

Our Culture

To provide goods and services that keep remote communities healthy and sustainable. CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce.

Our key benefits:

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

Applications

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

Applications close Wednesday, 8th May 2024, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.

Apply online via SEEK

Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Store Manager / Supervisory Couple – Kowanyama 

Community Enterprise Queensland

 

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) is the leading supermarket chain in North Queensland communities. CEQ operates 30 outlets throughout North Queensland and are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager who is looking for a retail experience in a remote community where they will learn another culture. The position is based at Kowanyama store and will be fulltime.

About the role

The Assistant Store Manager will support the Store Manager in the operations of the designated departments, including sales and wages figures, customer service, end of day register, safe reconciliation, store presentation, stock control and many other retail duties.

What you’ll need to be considered

Essential:

  • 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.

Desirable

  • Certificate II in Retail
  • Food Safety Certificate
  • Workplace Health and Safety Certificate

Your new 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 29 retail stores throughout these remote areas, providing access to quality fresh food, groceries and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

Our Culture

To provide goods and services that keep remote communities healthy and sustainable. CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce.

Our key benefits:

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

Applications

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

Applications close Wednesday, 8th May 2024, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.

Apply online via SEEK

Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

Store Supervisor

Community Enterprise Queensland

 

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) is the leading supermarket chain in North Queensland communities.  CEQ operates 30 outlets throughout North Queensland and are currently seeking an enthusiastic Store Supervisor who is looking for a retail experience in a remote community where they will learn another culture. 

About the role

The Store Supervisor will be responsible for assisting the Supermarket Manager to achieve efficient and profitable operation for the CEQ Supermarket.

What you’ll need to be considered

Essential:

  • Ability to assist the Store Manager in the operations of the department including sales and wages figures, customer service, end of day registers and safe reconciliation, store presentation, stock control, shrinkages, data entry, write offs, mark downs, refunds, shelf ticketing, cash transfers and overrides and daily cash balances as per CEQ policies and procedures.
  • Experience with supervising employees including mentoring employees in store presentation and merchandising principles.
  • Excellent customer service.
  • Ability to assist with stock takes.
  • Ability to support store operations to ensure they are in accordance with the Australian New Zealand Food Safety Standards Code.
  • Ability to conduct store opening and closing procedures.
  • Ability to monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.

Desirable

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

Your new 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 29 retail stores throughout these remote areas, providing access to quality fresh food, groceries and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

Our Culture

To provide goods and services that keep remote communities healthy and sustainable.

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

Our key benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Opportunity for career growth
  • Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives

Applications Welcome 

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

Check out our Current Seek Listings here

Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

Shop Assistants – 

Community Enterprise Queensland

 

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) is the leading supermarket chain in North Queensland communities. CEQ operates 30 outlets throughout North Queensland and are currently seeking an enthusiastic causal Store Supervisor who is looking for a retail experience in a remote community where they will learn another culture. The position is based at Napranum.

 About the role

The Shop Assistant is responsible for assisting the Supermarket Manager to achieve efficient and profitable operation for the supermarket.

 What you’ll need to be considered

Essential:

  • Assist the store manager in the operations of the designated departments including customer service and store presentation as per CEQ policies and procedures.
  • Assist with stock takes.
  • Maintain stock levels on shelves.
  • Assist the store manager maintain a clean and tidy store.
  • Ensure store operations and equipment are in accordance with the Australian New Zealand Food Safety Standards Code.
  • Ensure high level customer service is maintained.
  • Conduct store opening and closing procedures if required.
  • Work in a team environment.
  • Monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.

 Your new 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 29 retail stores throughout these remote areas, providing access to quality fresh food, groceries and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

Our Culture

To provide goods and services that keep remote communities healthy and sustainable. CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce.

Our key benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Opportunity for career growth
  • Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives

Applications Welcome 

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

Check out our Current Seek Listings here

Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.