Job description

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Kunawarritji is a remote Indigenous community located approx 755kms east of Port Hedland.

Business Background

The business is owned by the local indigenous organisation and comprises a Store (Supermarket) which is the main retail grocery outlet in the town of Kunawarritji, together with accommodation units. Given the location of the town the level of trade through the business is very seasonal and fluctuates with the traditional tourist travel patterns.

The community is on the Canning Stock Route, WA.

The Store also employs support staff from the local community with primary duties including; unpacking stock, stocking shelves, customer service / check-out and other assigned tasks.The continuation of this role is currently under review, and alternative arrangements are being considered in terms of how this function can be completed. There is self-service fuel available on the premises.

The community is currently having 4 new houses built and all houses in the community are revising an upgrade. The Position

The owners of the Kunawarritji Store and Accommodation are seeking to employ a suitably experienced Manager to take on the daily operational responsibility of the business. This includes the Store, Accommodation and community centre.

The position is considered AS 1.5 role with the Managers being responsible for the allocation of daily tasks to support staff and ensuring that the business operates effectively and efficiently on a daily basis.

The role of Manager is supported by community staff in carrying out duties in the following areas:

Store sales
Housekeeping
Laundry
Grounds maintenance
Reservations

In terms of financial reporting and monitoring an external Bookkeeper and Accountant will be engaged to perform the data entry, accounts preparation and BAS reporting tasks associated with the business. However, it is expected that the Manager will have a sound knowledge of SmartRetail software packages and be accomplished in interpreting and understanding key financial statements.

The expected hours of duty for the Manager will vary throughout the year however the Manager is expected to be on call during business operating hours. The Store will trade seven (7) days a week from 8am – 5pm between the months of April – October; and six days a week Saturday 9 to 13 between the months of November – March.

The Manager works a 5 day week with support staff filling the role on the remaining 2 days (seasonal, above)

With regard to the core duties to be performed by the Manager, the following is required:

Daily operation of the Kunawarritji Store and Accommodation
Management of Store inventory and stock control, including ordering
Allocation of daily tasks to all staff associated with the store, accommodation
Preparation and lodgement of daily banking including daily reconciliation of sales
Management of all inward and outward correspondence
Responsible for business compliance with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements e.g. fuel storage, handling, stowage of chemicals etc
Responsible for all human resource management matters
Responsible for the overall presentation of the property is maintained to a high standard ensuring that facilities are kept clean and essential services in good working order
Responsible for the development of an annual marketing plan for the business (to be developed in
accordance with the budget set by the owners)

The Manager is expected to engage with the local community in order to raise the profile of the business and encourage patronage. Furthermore, the Manager is expected to make every effort to employ local indigenous people in the business.

CONDITIONS

Annual Salary: $92,000 Annual Leave: 6 weeks Accommodation: 2BR House, including utilities, rent-free Vehicle: Provided for work purposes Additional Leave: 2 weeks annually, isolation leave Extras: 3 x return airfares to perth

ENQUIRIES:

Call Luke at Trans Remote Tel: 0419 599 617 or E: