Retail Department Leader: Drive Team & Store Performance

Kmart; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Bonus potential

Staff discounts

Career pathways

Leadership development

Job summary

Kmart Sydney Central Suburbs is seeking a Department Manager to lead merchandising, replenishment and customer service, delivering high standards of store operations. You will guide a team, implement key business initiatives, and ensure a safe, compliant store environment.

Strong product knowledge, adaptability and leadership are essential to success in a fast-paced retail setting. Join a brand with a long history of growth and a commitment to workforce development, including leadership training

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a retail environment.
• Strong merchandising, replenishment and customer service knowledge.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining safety and standards.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & motivation: foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging team culture and involve others in projects.
• Strategic thinking: diagnose process issues quickly using data and benchmarks to drive solutions.
• Relationship building: share information transparently and involve others to achieve goals.
• Operational excellence: improve processes and outcomes by eliminating inefficiencies.
• Resilience & adaptability: learn from mistakes and adjust quickly in changing situations.
• Growth mindset: apply new concepts and support the team through change.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Operational excellence

Resilience

Growth mindset

Job description

Kmart Sydney Central Suburbs is seeking a Department Manager to lead merchandising, replenishment and customer service, delivering high standards of store operations. You will guide a team, implement key business initiatives, and ensure a safe, compliant store environment.

Strong product knowledge, adaptability and leadership are essential to success in a fast-paced retail setting. Join a brand with a long history of growth and a commitment to workforce development, including leadership training