If you’re finishing school and figuring out what comes next, or just looking for flexible work that fits around everything else in your life, Target has plenty of roles opening soon. Casual positions are coming up across stores nationwide, and you don’t need any experience or qualifications to apply.
More than just a first job
A casual role at Target gives you hands-on experience from the start. Whether you’re helping customers find what they’re looking for, working as part of a team to keep the store running, or learning how a busy retail environment operates behind the scenes, you’re building skills that carry into everything that comes after.
The things you develop in a fast-paced store, clear communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, customer service confidence, are what employers look for across every industry.
For a lot of people it starts as a first job and turns into something more. A casual role can open doors to new responsibilities, new experiences, and a longer-term career path if that’s the direction you want to go.
You won’t be left to figure it out alone
One of the things that makes starting at Target a good experience is the support that comes with it. You’ll have access to structured training programs designed to help you grow, whether you’re getting across the basics in your first few weeks or ready to take on more responsibility down the track. That support is there from day one, and it builds as you do.
What progression looks like
For those who want to keep building, there are clear pathways from casual team member through to team leader, department manager, and store manager. Being part of the Wesfarmers Group also means there’s a broader map to explore for anyone who wants to keep moving within a large organisation.
Some people start a summer shift and end up building a career. Others pick up skills they take into completely different industries.
Get in early
Summer roles fill fast. Target welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, and if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just mention it when you apply and the team will work with you. Head to the Target careers page to see what’s available near you and get your application in.
👉 Visit www.target.com.au/careers to learn more and apply
