About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><br>Brighter Futures Start here.</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><br>At Kmart, we’ve been making everyday living brighter for over 50 years. Today, across 450+ stores and a 55,000-strong team, we’re one of Australia and New Zealand’s most loved retailers, and we’re just getting started.</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><br>Two brands. One purpose<strong>: Making everyday living brighter.</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><br>Want to be part of this journey? Explore careers: <span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#3c3c3c;background-color:white"><a title="" href="https://jobs.kmart.com.au/KMARTAUNZ/search/?optionsFacetsDD_customfield2=Stores-Management&q=" target="_self">Kmart Careers</a></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><br>The Rewards You Deserve<br></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">✅</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"> 1 in 3 weekends off to support work-life balance<br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">✅</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"> Competitive salary + bonus potential <br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">✅</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"> Team member discounts across Kmart, Target, Officeworks & Bunnings<br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">✅</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"> Career pathways across Kmart Group and Wesfarmers<br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">✅</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"> Ongoing leadership development and support</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><br>Lead. Inspire. Deliver.<br><br></strong></span><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Kmart Store Operations Managers play a critical role in driving store performance and team success through operational excellence, exceptional customer experiences, and strong compliance across our stores.<br><br></span><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">As a key member of the store leadership team, you are responsible for supporting financial outcomes while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><br>What you’ll be doing</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><br>✅</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"> Leadership & Motivation – </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Drive performance and engagement through recognition, coaching, and the effective management of development and underperformance<strong>.<br><br></strong></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">✅</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"> Strategic Thinking – </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Drive continuous improvement by analysing issues, strengthening store processes, and implementing systems that enable consistent outcomes.<br><br></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">✅</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"> Relationship Building – </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Build strong relationships by sharing best practices and clearly communicating goals, roles, and expectations.<br><br></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">✅</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"> Operational Excellence – </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Drive budget accountability, make informed decisions, and use financial data to improve performance while leading safety initiatives and ensuring compliance standards are met.<br><br></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">✅</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"> Resilience & Adaptability – </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Demonstrate accountability by owning outcomes and ensuring goals and standards are consistently achieved.<br><br></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">✅</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"> Growth Mindset – </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Drive high performance by leading the team to remain resilient through setbacks, fostering a strong sense of urgency around priorities and deadlines.</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">If you’re ready to lead with confidence and make an impact in a fast-paced retail environment, this is your opportunity to shine</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">.<br><br></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">At Kmart, we celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and respected.</span></p>