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 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) is the leading supermarket chain in North Queensland communities. CEQ operates a store network of 41 retail operations throughout North Queensland and are currently seeking an enthusiastic Marketing & Communication Manager based at the Cairns Support Office.

As a critical team member, you will be at the heart of our services in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities ensuring access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

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 Marketing & Communications 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.

About the role

The Marketing & Communications Manager brings CEQ’s story, values, and impact to life through high-quality marketing and communication initiatives. This role is responsible for shaping CEQ’s brand, driving engagement, and ensuring the organisation’s purpose is clearly and consistently represented across all channels. The role also prepares communications developed in consultation with CEQ’s leaders (Chairperson, CEO and General Managers) and tailored for key stakeholders or specific causes CEQ is advocating.

With a blend of strategic leadership and creative direction, this position oversees CEQ’s marketing strategy, brand identity, digital presence, promotional campaigns, and internal/external communication frameworks. The role ensures all content and engagement activities reflect cultural protocols, respect community voices, and strengthen CEQ’s reputation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Public Relations or related field.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in marketing and/or communications leadership roles, preferably in not-for-profit or community settings.
• Demonstrated experience in brand management, marketing strategy, and digital communications.
• Proven capability in managing social media, websites, and digital content for diverse audiences.
• Experience working cross-culturally, ideally with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

• 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)
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools, social media analytics, and content systems.

Team

• Work as part of the Thrive Hub and provide support to the Executive 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 Executive Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include

Strategic Marketing & Brand Leadership

• Develop, implement, and evaluate CEQ’s Marketing & Communications Strategy.
• Oversee CEQ’s brand platform, ensuring consistency, cultural appropriateness, and relevance across all materials.
• Manage CEQ’s brand style guidelines across all business and retail brands.
• Lead strategic marketing planning for campaigns, programs, events, and key initiatives.
• Oversee CEQ’s visual identity, graphic design standards, and all branded collateral.
• Provide strategic advice to Management on marketing and communication opportunities, trends, and risks.

Digital, Website & Social Media Management

• Own CEQ’s digital ecosystem, including website governance, content updates, user experience, and analytics.
• Manage CEQ’s social media presence (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), ensuring content is culturally respectful and community‑appropriate.
• Maintain and coordinate the organisation‑wide digital content calendar.
• Produce social media content for the CEO and Chair to communicate CEQ’s positions and key initiatives as required.
• Monitor digital channels for emerging issues, community sentiment, and engagement trends.
• Report on performance metrics including audience growth, reach, engagement, and user behaviour.

Marketing Campaigns, Promotions & Advertising

• Lead planning and delivery of marketing campaigns for retail, community programs, major events, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage advertising activities across print, digital, outdoor, and community‑based channels.
• Ensure all campaigns reflect CEQ’s vision, values, and brand identity.
• Coordinate promotional materials including graphics, flyers, posters, in‑store collateral, and eDMs.
• Delivered targeted marketing support for community events, store milestones, nutrition and health programs, and partnership activations.

Content Creation & Creative Direction

• Oversee development of high‑quality copy, graphic design, photography, videos, and marketing materials.
• Provide leadership support to teams delivering communications, media, and community engagement programs to drive strategic priorities and outcomes.
• Develop information and position statements for a range of audiences, including CEQ’s Chairperson and Board of Management
• Support the development of CEQ’s Annual Business Review.
• In partnership with CEQ’s external PR resource:
  • Lead CEQ’s storytelling capacity through press releases, talking points, editorials, speeches, stakeholder briefings and content delivery strategies.
  • Develop and maintain a media calendar for all activity across the organisation.

Stakeholder Engagement & Internal Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with community members, local groups, partners, and internal teams to ensure clear, genuine and trustworthy communication.
• Support internal teams with marketing and communication advice, templates, and tools.
• Maintain positive relationships with government, regional partners, and key external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain communication and stakeholder databases.

Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Report regularly on marketing performance, social media analytics, website metrics, and ROI.
• Evaluate engagement activities and campaigns to identify improvements and future opportunities.
• Ensure all engagement practices are inclusive, accessible, and culturally appropriate.
• Drive continuous enhancement of marketing systems, brand processes, and communication frameworks.

Essential Requirements

• Exceptional communication skills and strong storytelling ability.
• Strong capability in marketing planning, campaign delivery, and creative direction.
• High cultural awareness and ability to work respectfully in remote community contexts.
• Strong collaboration, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Empathy, respect, cultural awareness and adaptability are essential.
• Able to travel occasionally to remote communities and work outside standard hours when necessary.
• Positive, engaged, and committed to CEQ’s purpose and aligned to CEQ’s inclusive values.

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:

• Permanent full-time role (38 hours per week)
• 4 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
• Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available
• Opportunity for career growth
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Laptop & Mobile phone

Applications Welcome 

To apply for this career opportunity, please send a copy of your resume and cover letter to jobs@ceqld.org.au. Applications close Monday 13 April 2026.

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.