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2027 Kmart Group Graduate Program – Marketplace Operations & Commercial

Brighter futures start here! What if your first role could help shape the future of online retail at one of Australia’s most loved brands?

At Kmart Group, we’re building something big - a high-growth online Marketplace that connects millions of customers with the brands they love. This is your opportunity to be part of it from the ground up.

Join the Kmart Group Graduate Program and become part of an iconic Aussie brand that touches the lives of nearly 2 million customers every week. We're all about making everyday living brighter for everyone. To keep delivering great value products at the best prices, we need curious, innovative, and driven grads like you to grow with us and explore a world of opportunities!

Why be our first Operations & Sales graduate?

This isn’t traditional retail.
This is where commerce, strategy, technology and customer experience collide.

As an Operations & Sales (Marketplace) Graduate, you’ll sit at the centre of a fast-moving, high-impact space - working on real commercial challenges that influence how we grow online.

Think:

  • Targeting, Launching and growing brands on Kmart Marketplace
  • Using data and insights to optimise performance
  • Solving real-time trading challenges
  • Exploring how AI and automation shape the future of e-commerce

If you’re curious about how online businesses scale - this is where you’ll learn it.

What you’ll experience:

Across your rotations, you’ll gain exposure to:

Strategy & Program Delivery

  • Shape Marketplace growth through roadmaps and initiatives
  • Use insights and data to drive smarter decisions
  • Explore innovation, optimisation and emerging tech (including AI)

 Seller Experience & Growth

  • Partner with brands and sellers to help them succeed
  • Understand what drives online performance and conversion
  • Support onboarding, growth strategies and trading moments

 Online Trade & Commercial Performance

  • Analyse sales trends and customer behaviour
  • Help optimise product performance and availability
  • Contribute to key online campaigns and trading decisions

About the Program

Starting in February 2027, our 2-year program includes 3-4 rotations within the Marketplace function, with a permanent placement upon successful completion. During the program, you'll engage in practical and meaningful work that impacts our customers and allows you to grow your career through a personalised learning program. You'll be fully supported along this journey, working alongside and learning from industry experts.

Brighter futures really do start here! 🌈

About You

We’re looking for grads who are innovative, curious, and have a continuous improvement mindset. You’re comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and are keen to learn how online businesses grow and scale.

You might have studied: Business, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Science, E-Commerce (or something completely different!) If you’re an amazing communicator, driven and excited about having impact, then we want to hear from you!

To be eligible for our 2027 program, you'll need to:

  • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have Australian permanent residency at the time of application.
  • Have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the past 3 years (i.e., 2024, 2025, or 2026) or be due to complete your degree by the end of January 2027.
  • Be able to commence full-time employment in Melbourne in February 2027.

If this sounds like you, apply now! 📝

What We Offer

  • Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office, Stores, or DCs.
  • Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.
  • Inclusive leave and ongoing support for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances.
  • Free onsite parking when you're required to come into the office.
  • Opportunity to participate in a bonus program.
  • A team member discount card for Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks.
  • A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart and Target on eligible products.
  • Access to our awesome benefits program with exclusive discounts and benefits in entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health.
  • Reflection room for prayer, meditation, or personal time.
  • Option to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement with Wesfarmers, Kmart Group’s parent company.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 21st June.

A Place You Can Belong

At Kmart and Target, 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 🌈

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, whether applying for a role or working at the Kmart Group. Let us know about any workplace adjustments you need by emailing diversity@kmart.com.au

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