South Locations Department Manager — Lead & Develop Teams

Target Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discount program

OnePass free delivery across Target &K

Benefits program with exclusive offers

Bonus program

Parental leave and Circle In support

Learning and development programs

Employee share acquisition plan

Job summary

Target Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Department Manager to lead the store department and daily operations. You will drive inventory management, product availability, and merchandise standards while promoting a safety-first culture and an inclusive team environment.

You will coach and develop team members, manage priorities, and leverage store data to forecast trends and support business decisions, ensuring exceptional customer experience at Target stores nationwide.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading teams and driving change.
• Strong communications skills for a diverse workforce.
• Ability to interpret and use data to monitor sales and forecast trends.
• Organised, detail focused and self-motivated team player.
• Implement safety processes to ensure SOP compliance and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store operations and manage department end to end.
• Oversee inventory management, product availability and merchandise standards.
• Lead safety initiatives and promote a safety-first culture.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive workplace.
• Communicate effectively to support diverse team and customer expectations.
• Interpret data to drive strategic decisions and store performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Safety compliance

Data interpretation

Multi-priority management

Retail operations knowledge

Job description

Target Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Department Manager to lead the store department and daily operations. You will drive inventory management, product availability, and merchandise standards while promoting a safety-first culture and an inclusive team environment.

You will coach and develop team members, manage priorities, and leverage store data to forecast trends and support business decisions, ensuring exceptional customer experience at Target stores nationwide.