Talent Acquisition Partner (12mth FTC)

Date: 6 Feb 2026

Location: Chadstone, VIC, AU

Company: kmartaustr


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.

Join the team

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to join our People & Capability team and play a key role in delivering high‑quality hiring outcomes across our Support Office portfolios. This is a hands‑on, end‑to‑end recruitment role where you’ll partner closely with Hiring Managers and People & Capability Business Partners to attract, assess and hire great talent, while delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

 

Plesae note this is a 12month, fixed term contract. 


What you’ll be doing


As a Talent Acquisition Partner working for Kmart Group you will:          

  • Deliver end‑to‑end recruitment across your portfolio, from job briefing through to offer and onboarding
  • Partner with Hiring Managers to clarify role requirements, success profiles and hiring priorities
  • Design and execute attraction and sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, talent pooling, referrals and advertising
  • Run fair, inclusive and high‑quality selection processes that align to best practice and legislation
  • Proactively build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring, critical and hard‑to‑fill roles
  • Manage multiple concurrent roles while balancing speed, quality and candidate care
  • Act as a trusted advisor to Hiring Managers, providing market insights and coaching on effective hiring decisions
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and uplift candidate and hiring manager experience across the TA function 

 

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

  • 1-3 years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition within a complex, fast‑paced environment
  • Strong experience delivering end‑to‑end recruitment, including proactive sourcing and stakeholder management
  • Sound knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, sourcing tools and Applicant Tracking Systems (SuccessFactors preferred)
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to quality and detail
  • Strong stakeholder partnering skills with a customer‑focused mindset
  • A structured, calm and solutions‑oriented approach, even under pressure
  • High emotional intelligence, resilience and adaptability
  • A commitment to inclusive, fair and compliant recruitment practices

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy building strong stakeholder relationships, and are passionate about great recruitment outcomes, this could be the role for you.



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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