Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!
What’s in it for you
Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few.
Free standard OnePass membership.
Access to over 100 exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave.
12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender.
Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities.
We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build.
About the role
As a Department Manager at Bunnings, you will be responsible for the ongoing daily operations, sales and high‑volume stock management within your store. Our small‑format Bunnings Store’s operate differently to our large warehouses, offering our wide range of products and services in smaller environments. You will work closely with fellow Department Managers leading our In the Home, Lifestyles & Builders departments while reporting directly to your Store Manager. You and your team of 10+ team members will be efficient, organized and the go‑to for our fantastic customers. The role requires a minimum of one weekend shift in a three‑week roster, and some public holiday work is required.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team of 10+ to maintain an engaged and safe work environment, while also performing duty manager responsibilities, including opening and closing the store across weekdays and weekends.
* Build team capability on Best Experience and Safety Culture & Compliance, including team engagement, performance management and recognition.
* Rostering and strategic planning for your team to deliver on our service promise.
* Drive department sales through strong merchandising and monitoring of key metrics.
* Action customer feedback to improve the end‑to‑end customer experience.
* Own department stock accuracy including adjustments, replenishment discipline and loss prevention processes.
Qualifications
* Previous experience supervising a team in a fast‑paced environment.
* A passion for customer service and developing others.
* Ability to coach and develop others, providing feedback and getting the best out of a team.
* An ability to achieve results and standards by working with your team.
* Be approachable and confident when interacting with customers.
* Have an eagerness to learn about new products.
* Be on your feet assisting with customers across a wide range of retail hours.
What we need from you
* A highly driven individual with strong leadership and influencing skills.
* Previous experience in leading teams with a focus on Safety and Wellbeing and Specialist products.
* Ability to develop teams and provide a healthy environment in which to work.
* Ability to influence multiple stakeholders and understand KPIs and exceed customer expectations.
You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.
We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Please note you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions.
Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.
Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.
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