Kmart Sydney Metro - Store Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Bonus potential

Team discounts

Leadership development

Career pathways

Job summary

Kmart Australia Limited in Sydney is seeking a Store Manager to lead a busy retail floor, drive customer service and ensure profitable store operations.

You will coach a high-performing team, manage budgets and scheduling, collaborate across teams, and foster an inclusive culture while delivering strong financial results.

Join a brand with career pathways and development opportunities.

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

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

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

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].