The Koorie Heritage Trust is looking for a Full Time Retail Manager to manage shopKHT at Fed Square.
shopKHT is our dedicated retail shop showcasing the vibrancy and diversity of First Peoples art and design. The majority of our products are designed and/or crafted by Koorie artists and makers from South-East Australia, as well as by members of the broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities who call this region home.
More than just a shop, shopKHT is a vital part of the KHT visitor experience—offering an opportunity to engage with the rich cultural knowledge, creativity, and identity of South-East Australian Aboriginal Peoples through art, craft, and design.
Through shopKHT, we help build stronger outcomes for our communities by supporting and promoting Indigenous artists, contributing directly to their economic empowerment. Our retail model ensures that financial returns flow to artists and their communities, while also supporting the sustainability of the Koorie Heritage Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant organisation that is deeply committed to truth-telling, cultural revitalisation, and the celebration of First Peoples’ stories through the visual arts.
First Peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
Further information on the role including key selection criteria and salary can be downloaded HERE.
This leadership role sits within theKHT’s executive team, reporting directly to the CEO, with additional oversight from the Business Manager as required. The Retail Manager is responsible for the overall management and performance of shopKHT, ensuring excellence in customer service, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability.
Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of shopKHT
Leading, managing, and mentoring a small retail team
Sourcing products and maintaining strong relationships with First Peoples artists and makers
Ensuring the retail space remains welcoming, inclusive, and culturally respectful
Contributing to the strategic growth of shopKHT as a vital part of KHT’s visitor experience
About the KHT
The KHT is an Aboriginal owned and managed not-for-profit organisation.
Our Vision is to live in a society where Aboriginal culture and history are a fundamental part of Victorian life.
Our Purpose is to promote, support, and celebrate the continuing journey of the Aboriginal people of South Eastern Australia.
Our Values are Respect, Honesty, Reciprocity, and Curiosity.
We offer a unique environment rich in culture, heritage, and history that welcomes and encourages both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to come together in the spirit of learning and reconciliation. We are a safe, inclusive space for all. As a vital community resource and knowledge bank, we facilitate sharing, learning, collaborating, and creating for current and future generations.
CONTACT FOR ENQUIRIES ONLY: Paul Inkster, Business Manager (T 3 8662 6309; E [email protected])
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: now open
EMAIL APPLICATIONS ADDRESSING THE KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: to Paul Inkster, Business Manager