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Project Manager - (18 month FTC)


Company : Kmart Australia Limited


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-11-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Brighter Futures Start Here We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe. With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, youll feel the impact of the work youll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, were optimistic about our future and yours. Were changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that youll be proud of. Were excited to share that our team will be moving to our new Chadstone office in early 2026! This will be a space that brings us together inspiring creativity, collaboration, and connection as we embark on this exciting new chapter. Join the Team Due to an internal promotion, we have a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to drive the fitout of the new and existing Kmart Group store projects. The role reports into the Head of Store Development and will see you working closely with all key internal and external stakeholders to ensure stores open on time, on budget and to our high standards. This is a great opportunity to launch your career with Kmart Group. What Youll Be Doing Project Managing the fitout of new Kmart & Target store projects to approved Program, budget and Scope of Work whilst minimising any impact on the store operations or customer experience Ensuring detailed Staging Plans are completed, agreed to with Stores, and appropriate tracking measures and milestones are established Ensuring best practice processes and procedures are followed for successful, timely and highquality delivery and stakeholder engagement Proactively managing risks, issues, and budgets, with appropriate stakeholder involvement as required Providing clear and regular progress updates by maintaining effective communication with the retail stores and the development Team Completing the handover of each store from contractors to ensure compliance with the agreed scope of works as well as ensuring maintenance managers follow the completion of all works To be successful in this role youll have: Education/Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in Building, Construction Management or Architecture or equivalent Qualifications in Project Management desirable Strong knowledge of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Acts, Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards applicable to the construction and fitout of retail stores Work Experience Demonstrated experience in the clientside Project Management of the construction and fitout of retail stores, preferably to DDS or Department Store level High level and detailed organisational and planning skills Demonstrated ability to effect and manage diverse and multidisciplinary project teams Strong exposure to and understanding of retail business environment and pace Demonstrated knowledge of local government approvals process including Development / Planning approvals and Building / Construction approvals Ability to coordinate, facilitate and manage project teams including but not limited to building contractors, trade subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, lessor representatives, other external and internal stakeholders Benefits well 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, Target, Officeworks 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 eligible team members get 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 celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We 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, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates. If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr