Executive Assistant to CIO and CISO

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

Due to an internal promotion an exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly accomplished and astute professional in the position of  Executive Assistant to both the Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer - Kmart & Target.  In this high-profile and diverse role, you will ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the CIO’s and CISO's Office, providing comprehensive administrative support and the wider executive team as required.
 

What you’ll be doing

The major responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Managing both the CIO’s and CISO's diary, including scheduling appointments, meetings and functions.
• Coordinating the CIO’s and CISO's requirements for upcoming meetings.
• Ensure the CIO’s and CISO's is suitably prepared (provision of team briefs and associated meeting paperwork).
• Assistance with the preparation of agendas, presentations, reports and papers, recording of minutes and follow-up actions. 
• Promptly manage correspondence including emails, phone calls and mail, coordinating and responding on behalf of  both the CIO and CISO as required.
• Arrange travel itineraries, accommodations, and logistics for CIO’s and CISO, and other executives as required.
• Manage and reconcile corporate credit cards, petty cash reimbursements and approvals in a timely manner.
• Prioritise internal and external requests to the CIO’s and CISO, providing a centralised contact point to manage requests for approvals/feedback/meetings.  
• Manage budgets and spreadsheets, tracking functional spend in a cost-effective and timely manner ensuring in line with budget.
• Ensure a high standard of service is maintained and enhanced across all levels of communications.
• Represent both the CIO’s and CISO internally and externally by displaying a friendly, responsive, courteous and effective interaction.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Prior and proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting dual CIO or C-Suite level executives.
• Experience in complex and fast-paced corporate environments (retail preferred). 
• A high level of attention to detail with exceptional communication and organisational capability.  
• Be calm, perform well under pressure and be able to manage competing and diverse priorities to achieve deadlines. 
• The highest levels of integrity and professionalism with an ability to exercise discretion in managing confidential and sensitive information.
• The ability to be curious, show initiative and proactively resolve issues as they arise.
• Advanced skills and proficiency in Microsoft Suite - Word, PowerPoint and Excel is essential.
• Experience using SuccessFactors is desirable.

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

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.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and Target and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!
 

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