K MART Australia Ltd

Brighter Futures Start here

As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

Join our vibrant creative team within Marketing

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our Marketing team as a Senior Copywriter. In this role, you will report to the Creative Design Manager and be responsible for writing original and compelling short form content for Kmart’s internal and external communications including marketing, advertising and social channels.

What you’ll be doing

• Be a guardian of the brand and TOV guidelines, provide input and expertise into the tone of voice strategy and program

• Contribute to ideation for initiatives in response to marketing briefs.

• Collaborate with teams across the business to deliver copy solutions

• Write clear, compelling, and on-brand content for various mediums across Kmart’s brand including digital media, EDMs, social and internal communications

• Edit and proofread copy as needed. Manage copy proofs, feedback and job tracking.

• Contribute to ideation for initiatives in response to marketing briefs

• Work both independently and closely with an Art Director to conceptualise and contribute to through-the-line and digital campaigns

• Proactively bring innovation, ideas and influence creative results

To be successful in this team you will have:

• Bachelor Degree or relevant industry experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Significant industry experience working on digital and through-the-line large scale end to end campaigns.

• Solid understanding of how digital content is consumed and presented - A sound knowledge of SEO techniques and principles.

• Understand sales and marketing strategies and objectives to inform creative copy outputs.

• Relevant copywriting experience from a brand or agency environment, preferably experience in retail.

• Long and short form copywriting experience, with the ability to understand brand personality, position and tone of voice.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• 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.

• Supportive leadership team and group culture

• Free secure office parking

• Clear career pathways and opportunities to develop your skills within retail

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 let us know by emailing diversity@kmart.com.au if you would like any adjustments.

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 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant”