Job Description

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.

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Two brands. One purpose: Making everyday living brighter.

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Rewards You Deserve

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- Work‐life balance: 1 in 3 weekends off.
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- Competitive salary + bonus potential.
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- Team member discounts across Kmart, Target, Officeworks & Bunnings.
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- Career pathways across Kmart Group and Wesfarmers.
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- Ongoing leadership development and support.
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Lead. Inspire. Deliver.

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Kmart Department Managers are crucial to our success, leading teams to deliver high standards of customer experience through effective merchandising, replenishment, and customer service.

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Requiring robust 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.

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As both process leaders and implementers of key business initiatives, they confidently navigate complexity to keep the store running smoothly and deliver strong results.

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What you'll be doing

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- Leadership & Motivation – Support team decisions and promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging team culture, involving others appropriately in team‐based activities and projects.
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- Strategic Thinking – Address process breakdowns with speed and attention to detail, using data, metrics, and benchmarks to drive effective solutions.
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- Relationship Building – Share information transparently to avoid surprises and involve others where appropriate to achieve individual and team goals.
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- Operational Excellence – Focus on both processes and outcomes, continuously improving ways of working by adapting methods to eliminate inefficiencies and wasted effort.
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- Resilience & Adaptability – Learn from mistakes and adjust quickly, demonstrating the ability to adapt and build capability when facing new situations.
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- 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.
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If you're ready to lead with confidence and make an impact in a rapid‐paced retail environment, this is your opportunity to shine.

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At Kmart, we celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and respected.

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We're proud to make our recruitment process accessible and welcoming for all. If you need workplace adjustments, email us at [email protected].

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Apply now and take the next step in your leadership career with Kmart. Explore careers via the link in bio!

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📌 Kmart Ipswich - Department Manager
🏢 Kmart Group
📍 Ipswich