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Retail Assistant Manager

CompanyFreedom Energy Holdings
LocationThorneside
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 27, 2026
About The Company
Who is Freedom Fuels Australia? Freedom Fuels was established by Matthew and Andrew Morland when they merged a number of family related companies. Freedom Fuels began as 11 retail sites and approximately 50 employees. In 2014, Freedom Fuels has a business footprint that covers 41 owned and operated retail sites, supported by an import fuel terminal network in Sydney and Brisbane. We currently service a customer base from Gippsland in Victoria to coal miners in the Bowen Basin, Queensland and all in between. Freedom Fuels directly employs over 350 people within our organisation. In December 2012, the Freedom business was wholly acquired by Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd , a company listed on the Japanese stock exchange. Freedom Fuels Today Freedom Fuels markets a total yearly volume of over 650 million litres of fuel,. and our producer-to-pump quality control processes ensure that our fuel meets the highest Australian standards, every time. Freedom Fuels has invested significantly in terminal inline injection systems in the ports of Botany Bay and Brisbane to facilitate both the state and federal governments move towards mandating renewable fuel blends (Ethanol and Biodiesel). Our business successfully operates in 5 key areas across the Eastern Seaboard of Australia. Retail 41 fuel and convenience outlets across three states Various food offers including Grinding Time cafes Car wash facilities Terminal Operations and Transport Importation and storage of fuel in shore based tank terminals across Queensland and New South Wales. Supplies bulk fuel to Retail, Wholesale and Commercial customers Wholesale Supplies fuel to independent retail outlets and independent distributors Commercial Supplies fuels lubricants and services to local and state government, mining, agricultural, marine, industrial and transport sectors Services customers in various locations covering the Bowen Basin, Hunter Valley, regional Queensland and Victorian regions.
About the Role

Ready to lead? Your next role is calling.

You love a fast-moving shift, you know how to read a room, and you get a kick out of seeing your team nail it. Sound familiar? Freedom Fuels is looking for an Assistant Manager who brings the energy — and keeps it.

What you'll actually do:

  • Keep the site humming — stock, cash, fuel, store presentation, the works
  • Lead from the front and lift the team around you
  • Help run a café/kitchen that people genuinely enjoy
  • Spot what needs fixing and find the solutions
  • Work with the Site Manager to make the site better, your ideas matter here

You're the one if you:

  • Love customers and know how to build a team culture
  • Communicate clearly and stay cool under pressure
  • Are flexible with availability to suit the needs of the business/site
  • Are 18+ and happy to get hands-on (some lifting up to 20kg)

What's in it for you:

  • Shifts near home that work around your life
  • Fuel and in-store discounts
  • Employee benefits platform - discounts and perks galore
  • Access to our EAP offering coaching, counselling and wellbeing support and services
  • A team that actually has your back
  • Real career pathways as we keep growing into new markets

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help shape what great service looks like.

Applicants must have a valid entitlement to work in Australia and be 18 years or older at commencement due to restriction/requirements on the sale of particular products .

This position involves manual handling duties, requiring the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 20 kg occasionally and 16 kg regularly, in accordance with safe work practices.

Key Skills
Team leadershipCustomer serviceCash handlingInventory managementProblem solvingCommunicationManual handlingConflict resolutionRetail operationsStaff training
Categories
RetailManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & SupportFood & BeverageEnergy
Benefits
Fuel discountsIn-store discountsEmployee benefits platformEAP offering coachingCounsellingWellbeing support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Assistant Manager will oversee daily site operations, including stock, cash, and fuel management, while leading the team to ensure high standards of service. They will also collaborate with the Site Manager to improve site performance and manage café/kitchen operations.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
161
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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