Assistant Nightfill Manager

Role overview

The Assistant Nightfill Manager position sits within Woolworths Group’s store leadership pathway and is designed as an entry point into retail management. In this role, you will support the day-to-day running of the department, work alongside store teams, and help create a strong shopping experience for customers while contributing to a positive workplace for colleagues.

Working roster

This role includes one of the following roster patterns:

• Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 11:00 PM
• Tuesday to Saturday, 3:30 PM to 11:00 PM

What the role offers

• A welcoming and inclusive team environment where individuality is valued while maintaining excellent service standards.
• Support and guidance in your first leadership position, with the chance to build a career in retail.
• The possibility of a 4-day work week to support work-life balance, depending on personal needs and business requirements.
• Access to attractive team benefits and perks from well-known brands.

About the opportunity

Assistant Department Managers are an important part of Woolworths Group’s leadership development path. The role helps build foundational leadership capability and department knowledge through practical learning, exposure, and day-to-day responsibility. You will help keep the department operating smoothly while working across the store to support both customers and team members.

The company places strong value on helping people reach their full potential, and this position contributes directly to the ongoing operation of the store and the development of future leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Support daily department operations and assist the team in delivering a strong customer experience.
• Demonstrate customer-focused behaviour using the Everyday ACTs approach: acknowledge, care, and thank.
• Put safety first by following the correct store processes for staff and customers.
• Build understanding of department operations so you can provide practical support to the team.
• Work collaboratively with others to achieve effective outcomes.
• Develop awareness of your own leadership style and work toward becoming a future leader.
• Contribute to a positive experience by supporting work across stores where needed.
• Take a curious and proactive approach to building your skills and capability for the next step in your career.

Candidate profile

• You can connect with customers and model a service mindset that reflects Everyday ACTs.
• You consistently treat safety as a priority and follow in-store procedures carefully.
• You are eager to learn department operations and provide dependable support each day.
• You work well with others and value collaboration.
• You show early leadership potential and want to grow into a future leadership role.
• You appreciate the benefits of working across stores to improve the overall shopping journey.
• You bring a learning mindset and want to keep improving your skills and capabilities.

Experience and growth

This position is intended to support someone stepping into their first leadership role. The description does not specify a minimum years of experience.

Rewards and benefits

• Access to the Stores Leadership Pathway for structured growth, skills development, and learning.
• Team discounts across Woolworths Group brands through the Everyday Rewards Program.
• 24/7 support through the Sonder App for you and your family.
• Paid parental leave for primary caregivers, plus access to Grace Papers resources for balancing work and family life.
• Flexibility to discuss a four-day work week where suitable for both the individual and business needs.

About Woolworths Group

Woolworths Group is a large employer with more than 200,000 people working together toward a shared purpose: creating better experiences for a better tomorrow. The business supports innovation, flexibility, and career growth while serving the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers each week.

Inclusion and workplace culture

The organisation places strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. It aims to build a workplace where people with different backgrounds and experiences feel respected, can be themselves, and can reach their potential. Candidates are encouraged to apply and may request adjustments during the hiring process if needed.

Additional information

The notice period, salary, openings, start date, and eligibility details are not provided in the source. The position is based in Goonengerry, New South Wales, Australia.