At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Company: Join Kmart, a beloved retailer with over 50 years of making everyday living brighter.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, team discounts, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive workplaces for everyone.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your leadership skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
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.
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
Kmart Department Managers are crucial to our success, leading teams to deliver high standards of customer experience through effective merchandising, replenishment, and customer service. Requiring strong product knowledge and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, whilst ensuring a safe and compliant store environment through effective process execution and team leadership.
As both process leaders and implementers of key business initiatives, they confidently navigate complexity to keep the store running smoothly and deliver strong results.
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.
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.
Department Manager – Joondalup employer: Kmart
Kmart Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, empowering employees to make a meaningful impact on millions of customers each week. With flexible hybrid working options, comprehensive benefits including discounts across various brands, and robust career development opportunities through mentorship and dynamic learning programs, Kmart Group is dedicated to supporting the growth and well-being of its team members. Join us in a collaborative environment where your creativity and problem-solving skills will thrive, and be part of a company that values diversity and inclusivity.
