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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
At Kmart Group, sustainability isn't just a buzzword - it's our mission. From using sustainable materials to slashing carbon emissions and embracing circular practices, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way retail impacts our world. We are proud to call ourselves a trailblazer in sustainability and we're on the lookout for a Senior Manager who not only embodies this passion but is also goal-oriented in achieving our vision.
If you are ready to be a part of our journey, in becoming a 'people and planet positive' value chain, join us at Kmart and be a catalyst for positive change!
What you'll be doing:
As a Senior Manager in Sustainability, you will be a pivotal member of the Sustainability Centre of Excellence, leading the Group's Melbourne based Sustainability team. Reporting to the Head of Sustainability, the primary focus of this role is to provide strategic guidance, support, and technical expertise to empower Kmart Group's Sourcing, Merchandise and Buying teams to pursue our sustainability goals.
Your role will include:
- Collaborating with the Sustainability Centre of Excellence and key stakeholders to shape a strategic sustainability program, drawing on expertise and industry best standards.
- Overseeing and refining policies, frameworks, and practices that align with industry benchmarks and our cost-effective business model, ensuring seamless integration across corporate functions.
- Spearheading targeted internal initiatives to transform the creation, design, and sourcing of own-brand products and packaging, driving significant and quantifiable advancements in sustainability performance in line with organizational goals.
- Cultivating and nurturing a robust external network within the global sustainability and retail landscape, leveraging insights into best practices, emerging trends, and potential risks to inform decision-making across the organization.
- Directing the development and deployment of data governance mechanisms and procedures, with specific emphasis on addressing climate-related challenges and emissions management, to foster sustainability initiatives at an enterprise-wide scale.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience in leading a team of subject-matter experts and developing functional capabilities to deliver practical outcomes.
- Broad and diverse understanding of environmental sustainability - emissions reporting protocols, circular economy, sustainable materials, renewable energy & net-zero.
- Proven track record in designing and implementing sustainability projects preferably within the energy or retail industry, with deep technical expertise in priority materials such as textiles and plastics.
- Experience with major sustainable materials programs and certifications.
- Experience in establishing supply chain traceability and chain of custody systems.
- Proficiency in developing credible sustainability-related claims and understanding international regulations.
- Experience in leading cross-functional, cross-national project teams, with international, cross-cultural experience.
- Experience in a buying or sourcing environment, with factory and farm-level experience highly regarded.
- Experience in research, analysis, and formulating strategy, policy, and processes.
- Competency handling data in Microsoft Excel is expected, experience working in Power BI or equivalent highly valued.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with senior management and deliver executive-level presentations and reports.
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
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 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 emailing diversity@kmart.com.au
If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you - apply now!
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