Kmart Mt Isa - Operations Manager (Remote Allowance Offered)

Kmart Australia Limited; Mount Isa City; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowance

Team member discounts across Kmart, T

Leadership development and career path

Job summary

Kmart Australia Limited is seeking a Store Operations Manager in Mount Isa to lead store performance, drive customer experience, and ensure compliance through operational excellence. You will guide the team, manage budgets, and partner with leadership to deliver results.

This role offers a remote work allowance for the successful candidate, opportunities for leadership development, and a path across the Kmart Group and Wesfarmers.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Motivation – Drive performance and engagement through recognition, coaching, and the effective management of development and underperformance.
• Strategic Thinking – Drive continuous improvement by analysing issues, strengthening store processes, and implementing systems that enable consistent outcomes.
• Relationship Building – Build strong relationships by sharing best practices and clearly communicating goals, roles, and expectations.
• Operational Excellence – Drive budget accountability, make informed decisions, and use financial data to improve performance while leading safety initiatives and ensuring compliance standards are met.
• Resilience & Adaptability – Demonstrate accountability by owning outcomes and ensuring goals and standards are consistently achieved.
• Growth Mindset – Drive high performance by leading the team to remain resilient through setbacks, fostering a strong sense of urgency around priorities and deadlines.

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.

Want to be part of this journey? Explore careers: Kmart Careers

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

A remote work allowance is available for the successful candidate!

Lead. Inspire. Deliver.

Kmart Store Operations Managers play a critical role in driving store performance and team success through operational excellence, exceptional customer experiences, and strong compliance across our stores.

As a key member of the store leadership team, you are responsible for supporting financial outcomes while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.

What you’ll be doing

• Leadership & Motivation – Drive performance and engagement through recognition, coaching, and the effective management of development and underperformance.


• Strategic Thinking – Drive continuous improvement by analysing issues, strengthening store processes, and implementing systems that enable consistent outcomes.


• Relationship Building – Build strong relationships by sharing best practices and clearly communicating goals, roles, and expectations.


• Operational Excellence – Drive budget accountability, make informed decisions, and use financial data to improve performance while leading safety initiatives and ensuring compliance standards are met.


• Resilience & Adaptability – Demonstrate accountability by owning outcomes and ensuring goals and standards are consistently achieved.


• Growth Mindset – Drive high performance by leading the team to remain resilient through setbacks, fostering a strong sense of urgency around priorities and deadlines.

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.