Brighter Futures Start Here

Kmart Group comprises two of Australia’s most loved iconic retail brands – Kmart Australia and New Zealand and Target Australia. As Australia’s largest non-food retailer, we operate as one business, with two brands that touch the lives of almost 2 million customers every week across Australia and New Zealand. Owned by Wesfarmers Limited, in addition to Kmart and Target, Kmart Group also comprises ANKO Global and KAS Group Asia. We operate over 450 stores across Australia and New Zealand, has offices in Australia and around the world, and employs nearly 50,000 team members all focused on making everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.

Join the team

We are seeking a skilled Learning and Capability Specialist who will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering the professional development landscape for Kmart Group. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating professional development offerings for our stores and national office teams. This role will be instrumental in building our organization's capability, enhancing the performance of our store management teams, and delivering high-quality learning solutions that support our store leaders. If you are passionate about working in this space, we would love to hear from you!

This role will primarily be based in Mulgrave, with some travel to Williams Landing as needed.

What you’ll be doing

As a Learning and Capability Specialist working for Kmart and Target you will:

• Manage the national training calendar, including vendor coordination and LMS program setup for both Kmart and Target national offices and stores.
• Partner with the learning design team and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure training content aligns with learning objectives and best practices.
• Provide hands-on support in facilitating training sessions when necessary, serving as a resource for both trainers and participants.
• Establish communication channels with People and Capability Managers and Store Operations to ensure the training calendar supports brand requirements while minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
• Continuously monitor and assess session utilization, collecting feedback from participants to evaluate training effectiveness.
• Conduct an annual review of the national training calendar, proposing new offerings based on changing business requirements and industry trends.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and follow up to ensure all training sessions are properly recorded within the LMS.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• The ability to facilitate programs and present confidently to various audiences.
• A proven track record of excelling in high-activity environments with competing priorities and time pressure.
• Experience in providing administrative and learning services across a large, complex organization, spanning multiple sites and divisions.
• A solid understanding of adult learning principles and leadership development principles.
• Great communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is preferable.
• Experience in animation, graphic design, or multimedia is highly regarded.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
• 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
• Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
• We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room 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
• In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
• A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
• Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase
• Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
• 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.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!
 

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

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