Retail Department Manager: Lead, Optimize & Inspire Teams

Kmart Group; Queensland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Bonus opportunity

Staff discounts

Career development

Leadership training

Job summary

Kmart QLD West Suburbs is seeking a Department Manager to lead teams and deliver high standards of customer experience through effective merchandising, replenishment and service. You’ll drive product knowledge, adapt to changing priorities, ensure a safe, compliant store environment, and lead initiatives to keep the store running smoothly.

As a process leader, you’ll navigate complexity, deliver strong results, and contribute to ongoing leadership development and support within a fast-paced

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Motivation – support team decisions and promote a safe, inclusive, engaging team culture.
• Strategic Thinking – address process breakdowns with speed and attention to detail, using data, metrics, and benchmarks to drive solutions.
• Relationship Building – share information transparently to avoid surprises and involve others to achieve goals.
• Operational Excellence – focus on processes and outcomes, improving ways of working to reduce inefficiencies.
• Resilience & Adaptability – learn from mistakes and adapt quickly to new situations.
• Growth Mindset – apply new concepts to solve problems and support team through change.

Job description

Kmart QLD West Suburbs is seeking a Department Manager to lead teams and deliver high standards of customer experience through effective merchandising, replenishment and service. You’ll drive product knowledge, adapt to changing priorities, ensure a safe, compliant store environment, and lead initiatives to keep the store running smoothly.

As a process leader, you’ll navigate complexity, deliver strong results, and contribute to ongoing leadership development and support within a fast-paced