Retail Store Manager - Southland

As Store Manager for Oscar Wylee in Westfield Southland Shopping Centre, your role will be to lead and inspire your team to deliver remarkable results and oversee day-to-day store operations.

You will work closely with our experienced Store Partner, gaining valuable commercial and operational experience. Our Southland store is involved in our joint venture partnership, where we have had the opportunity to work alongside exceptional business leaders who have joined Oscar Wylee as part owners of our stores.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee store operations, compliance, and performance standards 
• Support your team to reach performance goals through genuine customer care, not pushy sales tactics.
• Manage rosters, budgets, and labour efficiency
• Provide hands-on support in-store, assisting with sales, service, and patient care 
• Partner with Optometrists to ensure every customer receives an exceptional experience 

About You: 

• Previous leadership experience in retail (title isn’t important - if you’ve coached people and driven results, we want to hear from you!) 
• Experience supporting or contributing to rosters, labour planning, or store performance - we’ll help you grow your capability in these areas.
• A passion for delivering great customer experiences 
• A keen interest in developing your skills in decision-making, coaching, and team culture
• No optical experience required - we’ll teach you all there is to know about optical retail. Some of our best store leaders joined from outside the industry!

Earnings: 

A base salary up to $70,000 plus superannuation.

Perks: 

• Get a free pair of prescription glasses every six months
• Treat your loved ones to Family & Friends discounts twice a year! 
• Work at our Southland store, conveniently located near Mentone and Moorabbin in one of the region’s most popular retail destinations. With just a short 7-minute walk from Southland train station and free 3-hour parking available, commuting to work is easy and convenient. Our team provides high-quality optometry services, including Medicare bulk billed eye tests, while helping customers find prescription glasses, sunglasses, and stylish eyewear all in one visit. here 
• Flexible rosters for the perfect work-life balance, with each Sunday and Monday RDO
• Access to a variety of convenient communication tools, such as Google Suite, Deputy and HR platform Hibob, to stay in the loop with wider company updates
• Career growth opportunities beyond retail - from area management, operations, or optometry

About Oscar Wylee 

Oscar Wylee is a leading optometry and eyewear company with over 140 stores across Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, employing more than 1,000 team members worldwide. Our Westfield Southland offers a dynamic and engaging retail environment with a wide range of fashion, dining, entertainment, and wellbeing stores to enjoy before or after your shift. With hundreds of retailers in a vibrant shopping hub just 20km from the city, there is always something to explore while working at Oscar Wylee Southland.

We design our eyewear in-house, drawing inspiration from global fashion trends and delivering it directly from our manufacturers to our customers. 

We’re committed to providing exceptional patient care, affordable products, and meaningful career opportunities for our people. 

Visit our website for more information! 

Apply Now 

Ready to take the next step in your retail leadership career? Apply now and join a global brand where your growth and contribution truly matter to us!

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. By applying, you’ll automatically join our Oscar Wylee Talent Community, giving you access to future opportunities across our expanding global network.