K MART Australia Ltd

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.

Join the team

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented Public Relations, Social Media and Events Manager to join our industry leading marketing team on a 9 month fixed term basis to cover long service leave.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best marketing professionals in the business and play a critical role in shaping and optimising our much loved and highly engaged social community.

In this role you will work collaboratively with the marketing leadership team and other key stakeholders to create and execute PR initiatives and events as well as support growth in our social media channels.

With plenty of opportunities for advancement and professional development, you can hit the ground running and take your career to the next level.

What you’ll be doing:

• Execution of approved PR and event strategies

• PR advice and local store support

• Support the team in bringing new ideas to life to engage our social communities

• Management of PR database and relationships with media

• External agency management

• Deliver timely and actionable post implementation reviews for campaigns

To be successful in this team you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing or related Business discipline

• Marketing experience in a fast-paced environment -

• Passionate about customers and the Kmart brand

• Exceptional collaboration and influencing skills

• Adept at working cross functionally and engaging stakeholders

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• 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 and Catch) as well as the broader Wesfarmers Group.

• Supportive leadership team and group culture

• Free secure office parking

• Clear career pathways and opportunities to develop your skills within retail

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 do well when applying or working at Kmart, therefore we encourage you to let us know by emailing diversity@kmart.com.au if you would like any adjustments.

As part of our recruitment process, we will be conducting Pre-Employment Checks with our successful candidates – this will include a police check. Talent Acquisition will provide further updates to candidates as they progress through our recruitment process.

“We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant”