About Kmart

We’re proud to be one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most successful retailers, with more than 300 stores employing over 44,000 people.

Serving the needs of Australian families is at the core of who we are as a business, that’s why we are driven to be the place customers rely on for low prices and making every day living brighter.

Recently, we introduced a new member to our Kmart family – K hubs. Our new small format stores are the best of Kmart, just in a smaller package. You will find the very best of Kmart; plus, everything you love from Target and Catch can be ordered online and picked up right at the store. We are proudly operating over 52 K hubs around regional Australia, bringing everyday items to regional communities.

Join the team

Assistant Store Managers at Kmart live and breathe the Kmart values and are responsible for recruiting, leading, developing and coaching their team members. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and strive to continuously raise the bar!

The Role

K hub Assistant Store Management opportunity at Yass (6 month Fixed Term contract)

What you’ll be doing

As an Assistant Store Manager in a Kmart Khub store you will:

• Enjoy leading others
• Like variety in your work
• Think on your feet
• Follow policy and clear processes
• Be driven and ambitious
• Adapt to change
• Demonstrate resilience

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Experience as a manager across either a big box or high-volume retail environment
• A passion that will motivate and inspire your team, along with being the pillar of your local community
• Experience coaching and leading large and diverse teams
• Drive to effectively run day-to-day operations and execute the stores strategic goals
• Values that reflect a high level of commitment to ‘safety’, always thinking ‘customer’ and a belief in constantly motivating your team to ‘reach higher’ every day.
• The ability to foster strong relationships with team members, peers, customers and leaders

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Great work life balance
• A dynamic learning and support program
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy
• A discount card for Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings, plus other benefits
• An inclusive, fun recognition program
• A bonus program (where eligible)
• Development opportunities across Kmart Group (comprised of Kmart, Target and Catch) as well as the broader Wesfarmers Group.
• Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible)

We’re here to make everyday living brighter

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.

A place you can belong

At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to do well when applying or working at Kmart, therefore we encourage you to share any feedback by emailing diversity@kmart.com.au if you would like any adjustments.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

Phone screening and interviews will occur prior to the closing date of this advertisement. Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies. As part of our recruitment process, we will be conducting Pre-Employment Checks with our successful candidates – this will include a police check. Talent Acquisition will provide further updates to candidates as they progress through our recruitment process.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.