The Aherrenge Community Store Aboriginal Corporation (ACSAC) is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations on a full-time basis. The Store operates as general store, ATM, takeaway, fresh food and fuel.

About Us

Aherrenge Community Store is located in the township of Ampilatwatja (pronounced Um-Bludder-Watch), just off the Sandover Highway about 340 km from Alice Springs which is the nearest major centre. The community and surrounding outstations have a population of about 500 Aboriginal people and 25+ non-Aboriginal people. Ampilatwatja is mainly made up of Alyawarr people who speak English as a second language.

The Aherrenge Community Store was started by the community back in the 1970s from members own wages and ‘chuck in’ money. The Aherrenge Community Store Aboriginal Corporation was set up to own and run the store in 2010.

Ampilatwatja is a dry community which is strictly enforced. There is a health centre, primary school, shire office and arts centre. The nearest police station is in Arlparra which is about 75 km away.

About the Position

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading per annum

relocation assistance

fully furnished shared accommodation including utilities (water, electricity, and internet)

annual airfare to any Australian capital city

comprehensive salary packaging benefits as not for profit

Duties

The management team are responsible for:

Delivery of food security

Provision of key services to the community

Effectively operating the store for long term profitability and viability

Store staffing

Customer service and community engagement

Compliance to Federal and Northern Territory laws and regulations

In addition, the Assistant Store Manager will be responsible for cleanliness/maintenance of the accommodation building, ensuring it is presentable and ready for new guests daily.

Experience and qualifications

Prior retail/customer service experience at a management level

Awareness of and respect for Aboriginal culture and history and/or the willingness to engage and learn

Excellent communication skills, the ability to communicate sensitively in a cross-cultural environment, and willingness to take cultural advice from community representatives

Strong people management skills, in particular the ability to coordinate the work of a diverse range of employees

Good problem solving and decision-making skills

Excellent computer literacy

Strong relationship builder

Excellent health and fitness that matches the practical requirements of the role

Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the challenges of working and living in a remote area, where flexibility and regular travel is required

manual drivers’ licence is mandatory

forklift licence (or ability to acquire same) mandatory

Previous experience working in remote or regional settings highly regarded

Previous knowledge and/or experience of working with Aboriginal communities, organisations and groups highly regarded

Personal attributes and values

Respectful

Patient

Resilient

Collaborative

Strong time management and organisational skills

Strong negotiation skills

Capable of dealing with isolation and remoteness

All applications will be treated confidentially and only those with the rights to work full time in Australia will be considered.

ACSAC ARE NOT A BUSINESS SPONSOR WITH IMMIGRATION. NO SPONSORSHIP WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THESE ROLES.

Life in Ampilatwatja

Ampilatwatja offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia. Nestled in the heart of the Northern Territory, approximately 350 kilometres northeast of Alice Springs, this remote community is surrounded by vast, untouched landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Here, the connection to country is deep, and traditional Aboriginal culture remains strong and vibrant. Life in Ampilatwatja moves at a different pace—away from the noise and demands of city living. The natural beauty of the outback is ever-present, offering endless horizons, peaceful surroundings, and a profound sense of place. This is a community where neighbours know each other by name, where cultural events and gatherings bring people together, and where the simplicity of daily life brings clarity and purpose. Whether you’re exploring the rugged landscapes by four-wheel drive or enjoying quiet moments under vast star-filled skies, Ampilatwatja offers a lifestyle of connection, adventure, and simplicity.

If you are ready for a genuine change of pace and a life shaped by community and country, there is nowhere quite like Ampilatwatja.

How do I apply?

Please submit your current resume including covering letter via this Seek portal. Applications welcomed immediately. Advertisement may close early if suitable candidates identified.

For a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity, please call Lisa on 0438 718 480 or email [email protected]