Project Manager

Brighter Futures Start Here

At Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

You’ll be joining a diverse team who come together to collaborate globally around tech. With six purchases made every second, you’ll feel the impacts of the work you’ll do for our millions of customers every day.

We’re focusing on being a customer-led, digitally enabled retailer. Our teams are working with really cool tech from AI/machine learning, IoT, cloud first solutions, to 3D virtual reality product checks and human sized robots named Tory. Join our team, choose your own path and work on projects that excite you.

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 our team

Kmart Australia’s Merchandise and Supply Chain technology group is responsible for bringing products that delight our customers from across the globe into our stores throughout Australia and New Zealand.  

We are creating the next generation of retail supply chain technology with be a focus across our warehouse management, transport/logistics, inventory optimisation, and demand and forecasting systems.

As a Project Manager you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our NextGen supply chain facilities project, working closely with Senior Project Managers ensure project milestones are met and on budget.  You will combine your skills in hands-on project scheduling, financial tracking, and stakeholder engagement in a dynamic, onshore/offshore environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support Senior Project Managers in delivering the NextGen facility project across multiple workstreams.
• Assist in the management of multiple distinct project streams, including scheduling, RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) tracking, and financial management.
• Coordinate activities across onshore and offshore teams.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and schedules using Jira and SharePoint.
• Work in concert with our finance teams and track time and costs using Excel and Clockify.
• Monitor progress and report on project status to ensure milestones are met.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring timely updates and alignment.
• Identify and escalate risks or issues to Senior PMs promptly.
• Contribute to process improvements and support adoption of new tools where applicable.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Experience in as a Project Manager or Senior Project Coordinator, ideally within large, complex, enterprise environments.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage schedules, and financial tracking.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders.
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, SharePoint, Excel, and time-tracking platforms (e.g., Clockify).
• Ability to work effectively in an onshore/offshore delivery model and collaborate across multiple squads.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach.
• Experience in Supply Chain, logistics, warehousing or large retail environments is a bonus, but not essential.

Perks and benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
• We’ll provide multiple ways for you to learn from online micro-credentialing in Udemy, support to gain certifications to tech community events and more.
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.
• We offer inclusive leave and ongoing support for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances.
• Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office.
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program.
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks.
• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart & Target on eligible products.
• 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!
• Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself.
• Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement.

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 kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au

Excited about this role, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria? We would still love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Kmart Group Employees who wish to be considered for this role, must be enrolled in the MySkills Program and have completed the self-assessment.

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Our Kmart Talent Acquisition Team review every application, and we will come back to you as soon as possible.

We will be taking a short break and will respond to your application the week commencing the 12th January 2026. We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!