Target Adelaide South Locations - Department Manager

Target Australia Pty. Ltd.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discount program

OnePass membership

Exclusive discounts program

Bonus program

Parental leave

Learning and development program

Share purchase plan

Career opportunities across Wesfarmers

Job summary

Target Australia Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Department Manager for our Adelaide South Locations, based in Marion, SA. You will lead daily store operations, oversee inventory and merchandise standards, and champion safety across your store team.

You will foster a high-performance, inclusive environment, drive engagement, and develop team members to reach their highest potential while working within our Values and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading retail teams
• Ability to drive safety initiatives and SOP compliance
• Strong communication across a diverse workforce

Responsibilities

• Manage daily store operations and department end-to-end
• Lead in-store processes: inventory, product availability, merchandising
• Drive a safety-first culture within the team and store
• Create a fun, inclusive workplace and develop team members

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Change leadership

Organised

Safety compliance

Data-driven decisions

Job description

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Target Adelaide South Locations - Department Manager

Location: Marion, SA, AU

Category: WA/NT/SA

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Who are we?

At Target, we deliver quality products at prices the whole family will love for longer. We’re home to quality pieces, made for you and your life.

With our iconic logo, we are one of the most renowned Australian retail brands and for almost 100 years, we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families.

We’re immensely proud of our history and are looking for people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are.

What will you do?

Our Department Managers play a key role in managing the daily store operations and managing their department end to end. Lead in-store processes, including inventory management, product availability and merchandise standards. Department Managers lead safety initiatives and drive a safety-first culture within their direct team and across the broader store team. Department Managers lead a fun and inclusive workplace, where our team members can be developed to their highest potential.

What are we looking for?

• Foster a high-performance culture and ensuring strong team engagement by leading our values, ways of working and expected behaviours
• Proven experience in leading teams, building relationships, and driving change
• Be an organised, detail focused and self-motivated team player
• Implement safety processes to ensure compliance within SOP regulations. Delivering safety training, supporting injury management, and promoting a safe work environment
• Have strong communications skills, being able to adjust or adapt for our diverse workforce
• Be able to effectively manage multiple priorities, team needs and customer expectations
• Ability to interpret and use data to monitor sales, forecast trends, and drive strategic decision making

Benefits we’ll offer:

• Access to our team member discount program which can be used across our company network, including Target, Kmart, Bunnings, and Officeworks.
• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Target and Kmart on eligible products.
• Access to our 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 there is opportunity for eligible team members to participate in a bonus program.
• We offer inclusive parental leave and ongoing support through our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances.
• A dynamic learning and support program.
• Wesfarmers is Kmart and Target’s parent company, and each year, eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement.
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

A place you can belong.

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 us at [e-mail] .