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.
- The Rewards You Deserve ✅ Working only 1 in 3 weekends 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 About the Opportunity The Kmart VIC West Zone is inviting Expressions of Interest from passionate and experienced retail leaders who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong passion for merchandising, team leadership and delivering an outstanding customer experience.
- Our West Zone spans 12 stores, including Keilor, Watergardens, Melton and Caroline Springs, with opportunities available for candidates ready to commence in January/February . As a Kmart Department Manager, you will play a key role in driving store success by leading and developing teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences and high operational standards.
- You will bring strong merchandising capability, product knowledge and a customer-first mindset, ensuring effective stock replenishment, presentation and service standards across your department.
- With the ability to adapt to changing business priorities, you will lead with confidence, maintain a safe and compliant store environment, and ensure operational processes are executed effectively.
- As both a process leader and a driver of key business initiatives, you will embrace change, confidently navigate complexity and motivate your team to achieve strong results.
- We are looking for leaders who are passionate about developing their teams, driving operational excellence and making a positive impact on the customer experience.
- What you’ll be doing ✅ Leadership & Motivation – Support team decisions and promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging team culture, involving others appropriately in team-based activities and projects. ✅ Strategic Thinking – Address process breakdowns with speed and attention to detail, using data, metrics, and benchmarks to drive effective solutions. ✅ Relationship Building – Share information transparently to avoid surprises and involve others where appropriate to achieve individual and team goals. ✅ Operational Excellence - Focus on both processes and outcomes, continuously improving ways of working by adapting methods to eliminate inefficiencies and wasted effort. ✅ Resilience & Adaptability – Learn from mistakes and adjust quickly, demonstrating the ability to adapt and build capability when facing new situations. ✅ Growth Mindset – Apply new concepts and approaches to solve problems, embracing continuous learning and supporting team members to feel confident through change and improvement initiatives.
- 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.
- We’re proud to make our recruitment process accessible and welcoming for all.
- If you need workplace adjustments, email us at [email protected] . Apply now and take the next step in your leadership career with Kmart.
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