Kmart Newcastle & Surrounding Locations - Store Manager

Kmart; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kmart is seeking a Store Manager for Newcastle & Surrounding Locations to lead and inspire a high-performing team while driving profitability and delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will implement strategies to optimise store performance, manage budgets, and foster an inclusive, high-energy culture across the network.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to adapt to changing store demands, supporting career progression and driving store success

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Motivation – Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, identifying and nurturing future leaders through talent development and succession planning initiatives, while providing ongoing feedback and support to drive individual and team success.
• Strategic Thinking – Drive store profitability, productivity and operational excellence by managing performance metrics, controlling budgets, leveraging workforce planning tools, and leading initiatives that enhance efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Relationship Building – Collaborate effectively across all levels, managing expectations and building strong partnerships to drive team success.
• Operational Excellence – Maintain a strong attention to detail, with exceptional planning and prioritisation skills to manage multiple tasks while driving productivity and results.
• Resilience & Adaptability – Remain composed under pressure, adapt to challenges, and continuously seek opportunities to improve.
• Growth Mindset – Embrace feedback, focus on self-development, and drive ongoing improvement in both team and business performance.

Job description

Kmart Newcastle & Surrounding Locations - Store Manager

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.

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

Lead. Inspire. Deliver.

Store Managers at Kmart play a critical role in shaping the customer experience and driving operational excellence. You will lead with purpose and impact - driving strong financial outcomes and fostering an inclusive culture where people and business thrive.

What you’ll be doing

• Leadership & Motivation – Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, identifying and nurturing future leaders through talent development and succession planning initiatives, while providing ongoing feedback and support to drive individual and team success.
• Strategic Thinking – Drive store profitability, productivity and operational excellence by managing performance metrics, controlling budgets, leveraging workforce planning tools, and leading initiatives that enhance efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Relationship Building – Collaborate effectively across all levels, managing expectations and building strong partnerships to drive team success.
• Operational Excellence – Maintain a strong attention to detail, with exceptional planning and prioritisation skills to manage multiple tasks while driving productivity and results.
• Resilience & Adaptability – Remain composed under pressure, adapt to challenges, and continuously seek opportunities to improve.
• Growth Mindset – Embrace feedback, focus on self-development, and drive ongoing improvement in both team and business 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].