Help us create something special.
We’re opening the doors to something new — and we’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join the leadership team at MECCA Belconnen and help bring our brand-new store to life.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the launch of a new MECCA store, establishing operational excellence, building strong processes and creating the foundations for a high-performing team from day one.
As Operations Manager, you’ll take ownership of the operational heartbeat of the store — ensuring our stock, visual merchandising and processes are seamless, while partnering with the Store Leadership Team to create an exceptional experience for our customers and team.
The Role You Could Play
We’re looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Operations Manager to join our brand-new MECCA Belconnen store in ACT on a full-time basis.
You’ll play a critical role in setting the store up for success as we open our doors towards the end of 2026. From establishing strong operational routines and stock processes, to maintaining exceptional visual standards and developing your team, you’ll help create the foundations that will support the store’s long-term success.
You’ll work closely with the Store Manager and Store Leadership Team to ensure the store operates seamlessly behind the scenes, allowing our team to focus on delivering MECCA magic on the shop floor.
Perks as an Operations Manager at MECCA
World-class education opportunities through MECCAversity, leadership conferences, training sessions, our online Learning Lab, inspiring guest speakers including brand founders and business leaders, and once-in-a-lifetime events.
Opportunities to earn more through our monthly performance bonus program.
Generous discount to spoil yourself and your immediate family, plus a generous product allowance, subject to company policy.
A competitive Parental Support Program.
Day-to-day responsibilities
Lead the operations function of the brand-new MECCA Belconnen store, establishing seamless processes and ways of working from day one.
Lead and develop your Operations team through coaching, mentoring and regular feedback, building confidence and capability.
Own stock management processes, ensuring incoming stock is received, processed and maintained efficiently and accurately.
Manage and audit stocktakes, maintaining strong inventory accuracy and operational standards.
Manage and execute monthly visual merchandising and promotional setups, ensuring the store consistently looks exceptional.
Partner with the Store Manager and Store Leadership Team to identify operational opportunities and continuously improve store performance.
Ensure operational processes support an exceptional customer experience and allow the shop floor team to deliver MECCA magic.
Engage and motivate your team to meet KPIs and uphold MECCA’s values.
Maintain a high level of operational discipline, attention to detail and compliance across the store.
What success looks like in this role
Previous experience leading a team, ideally within a fast-paced retail environment with high volumes of stock.
Strong operational and organisational skills, with the ability to establish processes and maintain high standards.
Previous coaching and mentoring experience, with a genuine focus on developing team member capability.
A keen eye for detail and a high level of accuracy, with the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritise competing demands.
Strong commercial awareness and an ability to understand how operational excellence contributes to customer and business results.
A make-it-happen mindset, with the ability to build new processes, adapt to change and solve problems.
Genuine care for people and a commitment to creating an outstanding team member experience.
A passion for beauty, exceptional store presentation and the opportunity to help build something new.
Requirement of the role
Availability to work a flexible full-time roster, including weekends and key trading periods.
More than skin deep
At MECCA, we're committed to being a force for good – within and beyond the beauty industry. Through our sustainability program, MECCA M-PACT, we're transforming our business by building environmental and social sustainability-focused thinking into everything we do – from our products and footprint to our brands and suppliers.
We believe beauty has the power to change lives. Through our social change movement, MECCA M-POWER, we support more than 20 incredible organisations dedicated to creating a future where the next generation can thrive. We strive to champion women by improving access to education, supporting health, safety and wellbeing, empowering female-led businesses, increasing financial independence, and elevating women's voices in politics and public life.
Join us, and together we can make the world over.
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