Head of Risk and Compliance

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, 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 team

As the Head of Risk and Compliance you will be a strategic, collaborative and versatile leader who will partner with the GM Finance to lead the delivery of an uplift in operational risk capability, ensuring a consistent risk management framework across Kmart Group.

As outstanding manager of internal and external stakeholders, you will develop deep relationships with business leaders, regulators and the wider Wesfarmers group.

With a strong results and delivery focus utilising a collaborative as well as hands on approach, you will bring the right balance of intellectual horsepower, emotional intelligence, resourcefulness and leadership to engage and deliver outcomes through others.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee and ensure the ongoing development of a contemporary framework of enterprise risk and assurance guidelines. Ensure appropriate and relevant advice is provided to Senior Leadership and the Divisional Audit and Risk Committee on management of regulatory changes, industry trends and potential exposures through robust reporting and measurement of risk appetite.
• Lead the Risk and Compliance function to ensure that Kmart Group has effective risk management principles, tools and systems in place. This includes oversight of the identification, assessment and monitoring remedial outcomes of all risks at an enterprise level.
• Develop deep relationships with Kmart Group business leaders, functional stakeholders, regulators and broader risk and assurance stakeholder community.
• Coordinate the agenda and preparation of papers for the Kmart Group Audit and Risk Committee meeting, as well as preparing and presenting risk and compliance papers to the Committee.
• Provide direction and strategic guidance to the Kmart Group Leadership team in the design of strategies that identify and mitigate risks both present and emerging.
• Establish a strong reputation for risk thought leadership and performance across the organization.
  
  
  

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• A strong in-depth knowledge of regulatory affairs, risk and compliance a large-sized organisation.  
• Experience working in the retail industry highly desired.
• Minimum of 5+ years experience leading a team in 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 Compliance, Risk Management or a related field (commerce, law, auditing etc).
• Demonstrated expertise in crafting and implementing training programs and frameworks.
• Strong customer-centric communication skills and a keen ability to advocate for compliance 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 80% 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
  
  
  

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 and Target, 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 Target and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

We will be taking a short break and will respond to your application the week commencing the 13th January 2025. We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!