Assistant Store Manager

Brighter Futures Start here.

At Kmart, we’ve been making everyday living brighter for over 50 years. Today, across 450+ stores and a 55,000-strong team, we’re one of Australia and New Zealand’s most loved retailers, and we’re just getting started.

Two brands. One purpose**: Making everyday living brighter.**

Want to be part of this journey? Explore careers: Kmart Careers

The Rewards You Deserve

✅ 1 in 2 weekends off to support work-life balance

✅ Competitive salary + bonus potential

✅ Team member discounts across Kmart, Target, Officeworks & Bunnings

✅ Career pathways across Kmart Group and Wesfarmers

✅ Ongoing leadership development and support

Lead. Inspire. Deliver.

Assistant Store Managers at Kmart play a critical role supporting the store manager, shaping the customer experience, and driving operational excellence. You will lead high-performing teams, contribute to strong financial outcomes, and foster a positive, inclusive culture aligned to our values.

What you’ll be doing

✅ Leadership & Motivation – Support and inspire team members by role modelling strong values, fostering open communication, and contributing to a positive and engaging team culture.

✅ Strategic Thinking – Use data and insights to support decision-making, respond to changing business needs, and assist in driving continuous improvement across store operations.

✅ Relationship Building – Build strong relationships across the team, communicate clearly, and partner with leaders and team members to deliver shared goals.

✅ Operational Excellence – Support the delivery of strong operational outcomes through effective planning, prioritisation, and execution, while maintaining high standards across safety, compliance, and store presentation.

✅ Resilience & Adaptability – Remain flexible and composed in a fast-paced environment, adapting to change and supporting the team through challenges.

✅ Growth Mindset – Embrace feedback, seek opportunities to learn, and actively contribute to improving both team capability and store performance.

At Kmart, we celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and respected.

We’re proud to make our recruitment process accessible and welcoming for all. If you need workplace adjustments, email us at [email protected].

Apply now and take the next step in your leadership career with Kmart. Explore careers via the link in bio !