Planning Coordinator

Brighter Futures Start Here

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.

We’re excited to share that our team will be moving to our new Chadstone office in early 2026!
This will be a space that brings us together — inspiring creativity, collaboration, and connection as we embark on this exciting new chapter.

Join the team

We have a fabulous opportunity for a creative and innovative Planning Coordinator to join our team. Working across both Kmart and Target, the Store Planner is responsible for preparing architectural drawings for new stores, refurbishments, and special projects. Reporting to the Planning Team Leader, you will be joining a supportive group of people who love what they do.

What you’ll be doing

As a Planning Coordinator working for Kmart Group you will:          

• Prepare accurate, consistent, and high-quality architectural drawings for all new stores, refurbishments, office layout projects and business initiative projects
• Ensure all plans meet approved business standards and requirements
• Ensure safety in design, constructability and equipment quantities are provided in every project
• Engage key stakeholder groups to achieve successful project delivery
• Deliver to agreed planning timelines
• Partner with external consultants such as architects, engineers, planning consultants, building surveyors and contractors
• Partner with landlords and their respective teams for new stores and existing store alterations
• Participate in site visits and sign off meetings
• Conduct and prepare scope requirements where required

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Diploma in Drafting or bachelor’s degree in architecture (highly regarded)
• Similar experience in high-paced role within architectural design and construction industry managing external consultants
• Relevant experience in retail design / store planning with demonstrated knowledge of building code requirements
• Proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD. Sketch up experience 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 Kmart for You 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 members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though 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 kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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