About this role
Brighter Futures Start here. 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. Two brands. One purpose : Making everyday living brighter. Want to be part of this journey? Explore careers: Kmart Careers The Rewards You Deserve ✅ 1 in 3 weekends off to support work-life balance ✅ Competitive salary + bonus potential ✅ Team member discounts across Kmart, Target, Officeworks & Bunnings ✅ Career pathways across Kmart Group and Wesfarmers ✅ Ongoing leadership development and support Lead. Inspire. Deliver. 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. As a key member of the store leadership team, you are responsible for supporting financial outcomes while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture. What you’ll be doing ✅ Leadership & Motivation – Drive performance and engagement through recognition, coaching, and the effective management of development and underperformance . ✅ Strategic Thinking – Drive continuous improvement by analysing issues, strengthening store processes, and implementing systems that enable consistent outcomes. ✅ Relationship Building – Build strong relationships by sharing best practices and clearly communicating goals, roles, and expectations. ✅ Operational Excellence – Drive budget accountability, make informed decisions, and use financial data to improve performance while leading safety initiatives and ensuring compliance standards are met. ✅ Resilience & Adaptability – Demonstrate accountability by owning outcomes and ensuring goals and standards are consistently achieved. ✅ Growth Mindset – Drive high performance by leading the team to remain resilient through setbacks, fostering a strong sense of urgency around priorities and deadlines. If you’re ready to lead with confidence and make an impact in a fast-paced retail environment, this is your opportunity to shine . At Kmart, we celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and respected.