Kmart NSW - Department Manager in Training Opportunities

Brighter Futures Start here

As Australia’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.

Where Your Next Chapter Begins  - Applications are now open for this role, which is planned to commence 12 January 2026. 

The Pathway to Department Manager Program has been developed to support and accelerate the development of our future leaders joining our business. Our Department Managers play a critical role in the execution of our strategy in stores, ensuring our processes run smoothly and our team is engaged and motivated to provide an amazing customer experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding leadership career with Kmart!

About the Program

As part of your learning journey, you will complete several workshops, learning modules and in-store activities that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to be a successful Department Manager.

This program is designed to help you smoothly transition into the role of Department Manager by building your knowledge of key areas in our stores (Operations, Customer Service, and Processes) and by developing your leadership skills to guide your team toward success.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Great work life balance 
• A dynamic learning and support program
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy
• A discount card for Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings, plus other benefits
• An inclusive, fun recognition program
• A bonus program (where eligible)
• Development opportunities across Kmart Group (comprised of Kmart & Target) as well as the broader Wesfarmers Group
• Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible)
  
  

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 kmartleadership&capability@kmart.com.au