Kmart Armidale - Department Manager

Kmart Australia Limited; Armidale; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts

Bonus potential

Career pathways

Leadership development

Safety culture

Work-life balance

Job summary

Kmart Australia Limited in Armidale is seeking a store Department Manager to lead teams and deliver exceptional customer experiences across merchandising, replenishment and service. You will apply strong product knowledge, safety standards and process discipline to keep the store running smoothly and achieve strong results.

You will coach and motivate team members, analyze data to drive improvements, and collaborate with colleagues across the Kmart Group.

Qualifications

• Leadership & motivation of store team to maintain a safe, inclusive culture.
• Strategic thinking using data and benchmarks to drive improvements.
• Relationship building through transparent communication.
• Operational excellence by optimizing processes and outcomes.
• Resilience and adaptability to adjust to changing priorities.
• Growth mindset and willingness to embrace change and development.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Motivation – Support team decisions and promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging team culture.
• 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.

Job description

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.

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
• Safety culture and compliant store environment focus

Lead. Inspire. Deliver.

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.

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 [e-mail].