Regulatory Affairs and Strategy Manager

Brighter Futures Start Here

As Australia and New Zealand's biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

Join the team

This newly created role of Regulatory Affairs and Strategy Manager at Kmart Group will focus on creating and delivering a comprehensive regulatory engagement strategy for Kmart Group.

Being a leadership role within the business you'll support the growth and development of your team whilst having the chance to make a real impact on how we operate and our strategic plans for the future.

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee centralised governance including policy and maturing the corporate compliance management framework with strategy development, control testing and attestation activities that are aligned with international best practices.
• Build and maintain solid working relationships with State and Commonwealth regulators to assist in effective management of compliance issues.
• Develop insights and action/treatment plans for further improvement based on learnings from engaging with the regulator and reviewing the control environment.
• Analysing the regulatory landscape and providing strategic insights into materials for senior stakeholders, outlining current and emerging regulatory risks and trends.
• Managing responses to regulatory requests and working closely with business areas to ensure Kmart Group understands and delivers against regulatory expectations.
• Design and maintain a compliance management framework that meets international standards and best practices, ensuring the organization adheres to all relevant regulations.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance awareness and understanding of regulatory requirements across the organization.
   

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• 5-7 years of experience in regulatory affairs, compliance, or a related field, preferably within a regulated industry.
• A Relevant qualification in Compliance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ideally experience managing ACCC engagement.
• Strong knowledge of legal and compliance principles.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced or intricately regulated environment, where meeting strict deadlines is paramount.
• Demonstrated expertise in crafting and implementing training programs and frameworks.
• Ability to work in an ambiguous, changing environment.
• Comfort in shaping and positioning packs/messaging at Senior Leader level
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• The capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, fostering a culture of shared success.

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 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 everyone gets 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’re here to make everyday living brighter

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.
 

A place you can belong

At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and 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 irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. 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!

We will be taking a short break and will respond to your application the week commencing the 13th January 2025. We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!