Brighter Futures Start Here
As Australia and New Zealand'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
As the Group Risk and Resilience Manager, you will be hands on in developing and implementing frameworks and strategic initiatives to identify and manage operational risk and opportunity at a business and group level.
You will lead the Group’s resilience strategy by proactively evaluating, evolving and enabling resilience enterprise-wide, with the aim of improving the businesses capability to prepare for, respond to and recover from business disruptions.
What you’ll be doing
Lead the ongoing development and implementation of Risk and Governance frameworks that align with the Group business strategy and Wesfarmers' overall risk management framework. Lead the ongoing development, implementation, and delivery of effective risk management strategies and business resilience systems across the business aligned with corporate planning and operational objectives. Facilitation of business unit and corporate function risk reviews, including conducting workshops as required to assist identification of business risks. Compile quarterly reporting on Corporate Risk Management activities. Collaborate across leadership groups to develop a coordinated approach to Business Resilience that appropriately balances risk appetite, values, operations and customer expectations. Lead the ongoing development, review and implementation of the crisis management planning processes and procedures to mitigate impact of incidents on Kmart Group's people, assets and the environment. Delivery of the Crisis Management Plan (CMP) and associated development, training and exercising to ensure the company is “crisis ready.”
To be successful in this role you’ll have:
Minimum of 7 years’ experience within risk across a large-sized organisation. Leadership or mentoring experience within a fast paced, dynamic, change environment. Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced or intricately regulated environment, where meeting strict deadlines is paramount. A Relevant qualification in Risk Management, Business, Commerce or a related field. Demonstrated expertise in crafting and implementing training programs and frameworks. Strong communication skills and a keen ability to advocate for risk and governance priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Proficiency in PowerBi, PowerApps, or project management software highly desired. 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. 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 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’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 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 kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au
If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!