• Lead with purpose and innovation, drive retail success & social impact
• Where business meets purpose. Drive growth. Make a difference every day.
• $135,000 + $9K Motor Vehicle Allowance + super + salary packaging

Your new role

Join Us and Lead Something Meaningful.

Are you ready to combine commercial leadership with social impact? This is your opportunity to lead a growing portfolio of retail and social enterprises that genuinely change lives.

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and purpose-driven Senior Manager to lead Uniting’s Op Shops and Social Enterprises portfolio, including our innovative ventures Fire & Clay and TADPAC.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will:

• Drive the execution of our bold Op Shop Strategic Plan: Creative. Innovative. Unique. (2023–2030).
• Shape and deliver our Social Enterprise Strategy.
• Lead business growth, financial performance, and operational excellence.
• Inspire high-performing teams across retail and social enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, internal teams, and external partners to deliver real impact.

This isn’t just a job — it’s your chance to:

• Lead purpose-driven retail at scale.
• Build sustainable businesses with real community outcomes.
• Innovate and grow social enterprises that empower people.
• Influence strategy at an executive level.

We’re looking for a leader who is equal parts commercially savvy and socially conscious:

• Strong business development & operational leadership experience.
• Proven ability to drive performance and growth.
• Retail experience (highly regarded).
• Solid financial acumen and budget management skills.
• A collaborative, strategic mindset with a passion for impact.

Make Your Mark.

This role reports into the Executive Director, Community & External Relations, and sits at the heart of Uniting’s mission, aligning strategy, people, and purpose to create meaningful change.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of $135,000 + $9K car allowance + super & salary packaging, you can access the following:

• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Save on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
• 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service.
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• We value diversity and lived experiences. Access support via work groups.
• 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor level qualification in relevant professional discipline (preferred)
• Master level qualification in management or equivalent (preferred).
• Management and leadership experience of 3 years or more in charity retail businesses, social enterprise, or other relevant experience, with demonstrated ability in strategic planning and implementation of highly effective business models.
• Proven experience in leading and developing a diverse and cross functional workforce including experience with volunteers.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills and the ability to drive service excellence and build positive team cultures.
• Evidence of strong business development acumen, financial performance, and budget management skills.
• Understanding of the complexities of working with community, church, or grass roots organisations.

View the position description here or see attached below.

How to Apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Aileen Muldoon, Executive Director, Community & External Relations via [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Manager Op Shops & Social Enterprises enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

We are proud to work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply. We are committed to creating a culturally safe, welcoming and supportive workplace.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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