Department Manager – Northern Suburbs
Join Bunnings as a Department Manager and experience the culture 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
* Free standard OnePass membership
* Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel, stay, wealth, work and leave
* 12‑week paid parental leave, regardless of gender
* Fun perks such as annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Café, and store team member travel opportunities
* Invested career pathway from your first day with us
About The Role
As a Department Manager you will demonstrate a high level of energy and a real passion for leading a diverse team in a fast‑paced retail environment. Your work will provide meaningful contribution to the achievement of day‑to‑day coaching of teams to drive business performance outcomes. Creating memorable experiences for our customers is something you focus on every day.
Your store will be your pride and joy – you’ll use visual merchandising to your best advantage, aligning this to store marketing plans. This role will involve some public holiday and weekend work.
What’s Involved
* Lead a team of direct reports
* Set an example of best service and support the team to deliver friendly and helpful advice to customers
* Coach the team on the right service behaviours
* Assist with inducting and training the team
* Ensure merchandising standards fit with business requirements
Who We’re Looking For
Our ideal candidate will have previous retail leadership experience, leading a department or similar, and a strong passion for customer service and merchandising standards. This role is results‑focused, so the ability to achieve results by working closely with your team is a must. You should be approachable, confident when interacting with the team and customers, and have an open, honest and respectful communication style.
You’ll Need
* Previous experience supervising a team in a fast‑paced environment
* Proven ability to coach and develop others, providing feedback and getting the best out of a team
* Ability to be on your feet assisting with customers across a wide range of retail hours
* Hold an open, honest, and respectful communication style
* Have an eagerness to learn about new products
How to Apply
* Submit an application and complete an online chat interview (20 minutes)
* If successful, next step includes an online video interview (15 minutes)
* If you’re a match, we’ll invite you to an onsite meet and greet with our leaders (30 minutes)
About Us
Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.
EEO Statement
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. 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 you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings. If you need any adjustments, just let us know – we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow – but don’t quite nail every part of the job description – we still want to hear from you.
For support, contact us at jobs@bunnings.com.au. Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early.
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