Product Owner

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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 are seeking a Product Owner to join our Profit Protection team. This newly created role will lead the strategic uplift of our checkout AI platform - Everseen. Everseen combines AI computer vision and machine learning to identify scan errors at the checkout in real time.

The role is responsible for driving system led improvements, shaping the product roadmap, validating new features, and ensuring operational alignment through clear and practical intervention processes for store teams. Success will involve measurable improvements to accuracy, loss reduction, and the overall team member and checkout experience.

You’ll collaborate closely with Profit Protection, Finance, IT, Store Operations, and external vendors to drive sustainable product outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide vision and direction to stakeholders to ensure the Everseen platform operates at its optimum.
• Own and manage the product backlog, prioritizing initiatives that deliver maximum business and customer value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define problems, shape the product roadmap, and align on objectives.
• Track, measure, and be accountable for product OKRs and success measures.
• Support process improvement, data analysis, and compliance initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across the business, ensuring alignment and transparency.
   

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• 3–5 years in product management or ownership for a retail environment.
• Direct experience with Everseen technology is preferred but not essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Product Management (Business, Commerce, or Technology or a relevant field), preferred not essential.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with experience in data mining, cleaning, and statistical analysis.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, influence outcomes, and drive change.
• Knowledge or interest in ecommerce trends and technologies.

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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