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Position Available – Beacon General Store and Post Office

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Position Available
Beacon Co-operative Ltd
General Store and Post Office
STORE MANAGER AND ASSISTANT

Salary package worth $70,000-$79,999pa based on negotiable 40-45hrs/week.

The Beacon Co-operative is proudly owned by the community of Beacon shareholders, and provides groceries, fresh provisions, post office, news agency, and other services. Beacon is a small but busy farming community located in the Wheatbelt, 300km north-east of Perth.  Our town motto “Living on the edge” exemplifies our spirit.  We are passionate about our lifestyle and location and we would love to have you as part of our community.

We are seeking a highly self-motivated manager with an understanding of country life to run our General Store and also the Post Office. We ask you to give attention to the small details that keep our customers happy. You will be responsible for the profitable operation of the store and managing the Post Office in accordance with Australia Post guidelines .  Your main duties will include ordering, receiving and displaying stock, motivating and supporting the small team of experienced staff, stock loss prevention and customer service. You will need to liaise with a supportive and approachable volunteer committee of Directors. In return, the position offers flexible hours including weekend work, accommodation subsidy and award remuneration.

Local Post Office experience is preferable but not essential, however to fulfill this role you will need to be an Australian Citizen. Knowledge about Worldsmart POS systems and accounting are also desirable but not essential.

For a job description, more information, or submitting application contact us coopbeacon@gmail.com or check out our advert here on SEEK

APPLICATION WILL CLOSE TUESDAY MAY 31st, 2022