People & Capability Advisory Team Leader

Kmart Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization located in the City of Melbourne is looking for a People & Capability Advisory Team Leader. This role involves leading a team to provide HR advice, ensuring compliance with policies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a diploma in HR, and relevant experience in managing workplace issues. Flexible working options and a dynamic learning environment are offered along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working options

Team member discount card

Access to exclusive benefits programs

Career fast-tracking through Mentor Program

Kudos recognition program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in HR or advisory roles.
• Experience with workplace investigations and dispute resolution.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Tier 1 Advisory team delivering HR advice.
• Monitor trends and provide insights to senior leaders.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and policies.

Skills

Leadership capability

Knowledge of employment law

Analytical skills

HR project management

Education

Diploma in HR or related discipline

Tools

SuccessFactors

Excel

Power BI

Job description

People & Capability Advisory Team Leader

Brighter Futures Start Here

We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

We’re excited to share that our team will be moving to our new Chadstone office in early 2026! This will be a space that brings us together — inspiring creativity, collaboration, and connection as we embark on this exciting new chapter.

We’re looking for a People & Capability Advisory Team Leader, to lead our Tier 1 Advisory team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape capability, uplift service quality, and play a key role in how we support our people across the Kmart Group.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead, coach, and support the Tier 1 Advisory team to deliver high‑quality, consistent HR advice.
• Oversee workplace matters and case management, acting as the escalation point for complex or sensitive issues.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, organisational policies, and governance frameworks.
• Monitor case trends, risks, and performance metrics, providing insights and reporting to senior leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including policy refinement, process optimisation, and capability uplift.
• Support the delivery of HR projects, change initiatives, and advisory service enhancements.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration across P&C and the wider business.
• Promote a culture of learning, knowledge sharing, and high performance within the team.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• A Diploma in HR or a related discipline (Advanced Diploma or postgraduate study highly regarded).
• 3–5 years’ experience in HR, employee relations, or advisory roles, ideally at a senior or specialist level.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, industrial relations, and case management processes.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Experience managing complex workplace issues, investigations, and dispute resolution.
• Proficiency with cloud‑based HR systems, particularly SuccessFactors, and case management platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using tools such as Excel or Power BI to interpret trends and performance data.
• Experience leading or contributing to HR projects, continuous improvement initiatives, or change management activities.

Our Kmart Group Talent Acquisition Team review every application, and we will come back to you as soon as possible.

We will be taking a short break and will respond to your application the week commencing the 12th January 2026. We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings.
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program.
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered through our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances.
• A dynamic learning and support program.
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor.
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes.
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing [e-mail].

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!