At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily operations, manage inventory, and create engaging retail experiences for students.
- Company: Join UOW Pulse, enhancing campus life at the University of Wollongong.
- Benefits: Enjoy work-life balance, generous leave, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Flexible full or part-time roles available with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant community while developing leadership skills in a unique retail environment.
- Qualifications: Retail leadership experience, strong organisational skills, and a passion for books.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Manager to join the Uni Shop team located on the University of Wollongong main campus.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in a unique retail environment that provides textbooks, books, merchandise, stationary, gifts, accessories and more to the campus community.
Working closely with the Uni Shop Manager, you'll help lead day-to-day operations of the store while taking ownership of our textbook adoptions, book buying, inventory management and customer experience.
You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to exciting initiatives including book clubs, author events, product development and promotions.
We're committed to flexibility. This role is available as either a full or part-time position (4 or 5 days).
About the Role
As the Assistant Manager, you'll be second-in-charge of Uni Shop and play an integral role in ensuring the store operates efficiently, commercially and professionally.
You'll work collaboratively with University academics, publishers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to coordinate textbook requirements while helping deliver an engaging retail experience for students, staff and the wider community.
- Coordinate the University's textbook adoption program with academic staff and publishers.
- Supervise, train and mentor team members as required to support best outcomes for the business.
- Manage purchasing, inventory, stock control and merchandising across textbooks and book categories.
- Support the ongoing growth of the Uni Shop through sales initiatives, promotions and business improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate book launches, author events and our Book Club.
- Develop strong relationships with academics, suppliers, publishers and community partners.
- Help manage the Uni Shop website, ensuring products and information remain accurate and up to date.
About You
You'll be proactive and enjoy building relationships while taking pride in delivering exceptional service. You'll bring:
- Experience in a retail leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong experience in purchasing, inventory management and stock control.
- Excellent organisational skills with outstanding attention to detail.
- A customer-first approach and confidence resolving customer enquiries.
- Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
- The ability to analyse sales and inventory data to make sound commercial decisions.
- Confidence using POS systems and retail technology.
- A genuine passion for books, education and the retail experience.
Experience in book retailing, publishing, education or the tertiary textbook sector will be highly regarded, as will experience using Booknet or similar inventory systems.
In return, we offer the following perks and benefits
We have a generous package on offer to ensure you get the most out of your Pulse experience:
- Work life balance –Monday to Friday trading hours means no weekend work!
- Generous leave entitlements including concessional leave, (paid time off between Christmas Day and New Years Eve each year, in addition to your annual leave) and birthday leave (take a day to celebrate another lap around the sun!)
- Salary packaging available, including the ability to salary sacrifice campus parking and a gold gym membership with Uni Active for only $2 per week.
About us
UOW Pulse is a not-for-profit organisation that enhances campus life for students and staff through events, entertainment and experiences.
We work across a diverse range of outlets and commercial sectors to provide and deliver a memorable experience for the entire UOW community.
Nestled within the scenic UOW campus, this location offers convenient access to the Uni Active gym and pool, a range of dining options, Village Grocer, a chemist hairdresser and more - everything you need for your daily essentials, all in one place.
UOW Pulse is a proud Child Safe Organisation.
We take the safety of children and young people that we employ, support and care for seriously, and have a zero tolerance for child abuse.
We have strict guidelines, policies, procedures, processes and training in place to support our teams in interacting with and working alongside children and young people.
We aim to create a reflective culture of continuous improvement, where advocacy for children and young people is championed.
The wellbeing of children and young people is at the forefront of what we do and the decisions we make.
For more information, please refer to the job description.
Applications close on Sunday 8th November 2026.
UOW Pulse reserves the right to interview candidates and fill the position prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant is found.
UniShop Assistant Manager in Wollongong employer: Pulse
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salary packages, flexible working arrangements, and generous leave entitlements, UOW supports a healthy work-life balance while empowering staff to contribute meaningfully to the enhancement of digital experiences for its diverse community. Located in the vibrant city of Wollongong, employees benefit from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
