Senior Compliance Specialist

Kmart; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount at Kmart and Target

Brighter Benefits program

Bonus program eligibility

Inclusive parental leave

Mentor program access

Kudos recognition program

Career opportunities across Wesfarmers

Flex hybrid working policy

Job summary

Kmart is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist to shape compliance practices across one of Australia's leading retailers, partnering with stakeholders at all levels to embed a culture of compliance by design. This is an exciting opportunity for a curious, commercially minded compliance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a tangible impact.

You’ll develop, maintain, and continuously improve our compliance framework, provide practical advice, and support the

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in compliance, risk, audit, governance or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian regulatory environment, ideally within retail or consumer-facing industries.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and continuously improve our compliance framework.
• Provide practical, commercially focused advice and help embed a strong culture of compliance across the business.
• Monitor and manage regulatory reporting requirements and branding materials for compliance.

Skills

Compliance program development

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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.

Join the team

As our Senior Compliance Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to shape compliance practices across one of Australia's leading retailers, partnering with stakeholders at all levels to drive meaningful business outcomes and embed a culture of compliance by design.

This is an exciting opportunity for a curious, commercially minded compliance professional who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing stakeholders and delivering practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement, innovation and doing the right thing for our customers and business.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while growing your career within a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

develop, maintain and continuously improve our compliance framework. You'll provide practical, commercially focused advice and help embed a strong culture of compliance across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining compliance plans and assurance activities for key legislative obligations.
• Providing expert advice on regulatory compliance requirements, incidents and emerging risks.
• Supporting a "compliance by design" approach across projects, programs and business initiatives.
• Managing regulatory reporting requirements, including product safety notifications and recalls.
• Reviewing advertising and promotional materials to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering compliance training and awareness programs.
• Supporting and enhancing the Compliance Program in line with AS ISO 37301:2021.
• Monitoring compliance risks, incidents and remediation activities to support effective risk management.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• 5-7 years' experience in compliance, risk, audit, governance or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian regulatory environment, ideally within retail or consumer-facing industries.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting capabilities.
• A continuous improvement mindset with high attention to detail.
• Experience with product safety, recalls, supplier governance or privacy compliance will be highly regarded.

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 Brighter 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 membersgetthe 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 ***************@kmart.com.au.