Kmart Khub Yarrawonga - Assistant Store Manager

Kmart Australia Limited; Yarrawonga; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekends off

Competitive salary & bonus

Staff discounts

Career pathways

Leadership development

Job summary

Kmart Australia Limited in Yarrawonga, Victoria, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead and inspire teams, drive exceptional customer experience, and ensure operational excellence across store activities.

You will partner with the store manager, support financial performance, maintain safety standards, and foster an inclusive culture aligned with our values. Join a 50+ year legacy in Australian retail with clear career pathways.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team-motivation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to safety, compliance and store presentation.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Motivation – Lead and inspire team members by role modelling strong values, fostering open communication, and contributing to a positive and engaging team culture.
• Strategic Thinking – Use data and insights to support decision-making, respond to changing business needs, and assist in driving continuous improvement across store operations.
• Relationship Building – Build strong relationships across the team, communicate clearly, and partner with leaders and team members to deliver shared goals.
• Operational Excellence – Support the delivery of strong operational outcomes through effective planning, prioritisation, and execution, while maintaining high standards across safety, compliance, and store presentation.
• Resilience & Adaptability – Remain flexible and composed in a fast-paced environment, adapting to change and supporting the team through challenges.
• Growth Mindset – Embrace feedback, seek opportunities to learn, and actively contribute to improving both team capability and store performance.

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.

: Making everyday living brighter.

Two brands. One purpose

The Rewards You Deserve

• 1 in 2 weekends off 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

Lead. Inspire. Deliver.

Assistant Store Managers at Kmart play a critical role supporting the store manager, shaping the customer experience, and driving operational excellence. You will lead high-performing teams, contribute to strong financial outcomes, and foster a positive, inclusive culture aligned to our values.

What you’ll be doing

• Leadership & Motivation– Support and inspire team members by role modelling strong values, fostering open communication, and contributing to a positive and engaging team culture.
• Strategic Thinking –Use data and insights to support decision-making, respond to changing business needs, and assist in driving continuous improvement across store operations.
• Relationship Building –Build strong relationships across the team, communicate clearly, and partner with leaders and team members to deliver shared goals.
• Operational Excellence –Support the delivery of strong operational outcomes through effective planning, prioritisation, and execution, while maintaining high standards across safety, compliance, and store presentation.
• Resilience & Adaptability –Remain flexible and composed in a fast-paced environment, adapting to change and supporting the team through challenges.
• Growth Mindset –Embrace feedback, seek opportunities to learn, and actively contribute to improving both team capability and store performance.

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].