Indigenous Employment Advisor - Nsw / Act

Brighter Futures Start HereWe 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, you'll feel the impact of the work you'll do every day. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.As a leader in the retail market, we're optimistic about our future and yours. We're changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you'll be proud of.Join the TeamAt Kmart Group, we are deeply committed to Indigenous employment and the advancement of First Nations peoples within our business. As a leading organization, we genuinely believe in the power of Indigenous talent and are dedicated to fostering growth within Indigenous communities and supporting our team members to achieve their full potential!Keeping our promise to grow from within, we're excited to announce an opportunity in our Indigenous Employment Team. Thanks to an internal promotion, there is a spot waiting for someone new to join our team. You'll be reporting into our Indigenous Employment Manager and surrounded by a team connected by purpose, culture, and values. So, if you're as passionate about this as we are, and enjoy the prospect of travelling to Kmart and Target Stores across NSW and ACT, particularly our 30+ Deadly stores to drive this agenda, we would love to hear from you.What You'll Be DoingAs an Indigenous Employment Advisor working at Kmart Group, your responsibilities will include:

• Program managing the NSW/ACT-based Deadly Store Network, fostering regular engagement with Inclusion Champions and Store Management to drive meaningful outcomes.
• Cultivating and nurturing relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and job seekers to foster trust and engagement.
• Providing specialized advice and guidance to a diverse range of stakeholders, fostering strong partnerships and ensuring comprehensive support throughout the employment process.
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of Indigenous employment initiatives, proactively identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes to enhance effectiveness.
• Delivering Cultural Confidence training and ensuring full completion among relevant stakeholders, fostering an inclusive and culturally aware work environment.
• Working collaboratively with the People & Culture team to seamlessly integrate Indigenous employment objectives into organizational initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader diversity and inclusion goals.
• Proactively identifying and establishing partnerships with new community stakeholders to attract talent and provide ongoing support to current team members.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A strong understanding of Indigenous culture, values, and employment challenges.
• The ability to engage and support Indigenous team members through mentoring and case management.
• Previous experience in retail, Indigenous employment services, recruitment, or community development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• The capacity to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• The capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, fostering a culture of shared success.

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
• 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 brighterFrom 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 belongAt 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 emailingIf you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you - apply now!We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.#LI-Hybrid