Target Adelaide South Locations - Department Manager

Target Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discount program

OnePass free delivery

Benefits program with exclusive offers

Bonus program eligibility

Inclusive parental leave

Circle In support

Learning and development opportunities

Wesfarmers share purchase plan

Clear career-path opportunities

Job summary

Target Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Department Manager in Adelaide to lead a store department and drive operations, safety and performance. You will oversee daily store activities, inventory, merchandise standards, and a high‑performing team while upholding Target's values and customer focus.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, data‑driven decision making, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivering a positive, inclusive work environment that develops team members and enhances the

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading teams and driving change.
• Organised, detail focused and self-motivated.
• Ability to interpret data to monitor sales and trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store operations and department end-to-end.
• Oversee inventory management, product availability and merchandising standards.
• Drive safety initiatives and a culture of safety across the store and team.
• Lead in-store processes, utilizing SOPs and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse workforce and adapt messaging.
• Manage multiple priorities, team needs and customer expectations.
• Interpret sales data to forecast trends and inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

Organised/detail-oriented

Change management

Job description

Target Adelaide South Locations - Department Manager

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.

• 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

Target is where quality comes first at affordable prices. For 100 years, we've held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families, offering elevated apparel, soft home products and everyday essentials that deliver great design, trusted quality and exceptional value.

With more than 12,000 team members across Australia, we're transforming the way customers shop through an exciting multi-channel retail experience. We're ambitious, innovative, inclusive and unstoppable, united by a shared vision to make quality products truly affordable.

Join us and be part of a team committed to making a real difference every day.

Target is where quality comes first at affordable prices. For 100 years, we've held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families, offering elevated apparel, soft home products and everyday essentials that deliver great design, trusted quality and exceptional value.

With more than 12,000 team members across Australia, we're transforming the way customers shop through an exciting multi-channel retail experience. We're ambitious, innovative, inclusive and unstoppable, united by a shared vision to make quality products truly affordable.

Join us and be part of a team committed to making a real difference every day.

Perks and benefits Shopping benefits Brighter benefits program Personal development Flexibility Family Support Bonus program Wesfarmers employee share acquisition plan