Department Manager

Bunnings

. Manage ongoing daily operations, sales and high-volume stock management within the specialist department .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing a high-volume retail environment, focusing on team development, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to drive sales performance through effective merchandising and stock management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Team LeadershipSales Performance ManagementSafety ComplianceMerchandising KnowledgeEffective Rostering

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Hard Skills

Stock ManagementSales Metrics MonitoringCustomer Service ImprovementLoss Prevention ProcessesKPI Understanding

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsInfluencing SkillsTeam EngagementPerformance Conversations

Industry Keywords

Retail Industry ExperienceHigh Volume Customer FocusSafety CultureStore Opening and ClosingCustomer Feedback Actioning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage ongoing daily operations, sales and high-volume stock management within the specialist department
Report to the Assistant Site Manager and Site Manager
Lead and develop a team of 20+ team members
Perform duty manager responsibilities, including opening and closing the store across weekdays and weekends
Collaborate with Department Managers in Service, Inside the Home, Builders, and Lifestyles & Garden
Build team capability in Best Experience and Safety Culture & Compliance
Manage team engagement, performance, and recognition
Roster and strategically plan the team to deliver the service promise
Drive department sales through merchandising and monitoring key metrics
Monitor and measure customer service levels
Action customer feedback to improve the end-to-end customer experience
Maintain department stock accuracy, replenishment discipline and loss prevention processes
Liaise with Merchandising, Store Leadership, Health and Safety teams, and suppliers
Ensure the department showcases the Widest Range and Best Prices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be age 15 or over to apply
Previous experience leading teams in the retail industry or a large, high volume customer focused organisation
Experience leading teams with a focus on Safety and Wellbeing and Specialist products preferred
Ability to lead and inspire a large team of 20+
Strong leadership and influencing skills
Ability to champion a Safe & Secure environment and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Experience opening and closing the store and supporting smooth trade across weekdays and weekends
Ability to build team capability through clear expectations, performance conversations and recognition
Experience with effective rostering and planning
Knowledge of merchandising, sales performance, stock accuracy, availability and loss prevention
Ability to understand KPIs and exceed customer expectations
Ability to work a minimum of 1 in 3 weekends and some public holidays
Background checks may be required, including police, employment, medical and qualification checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 and stay, wealth, work and leave
12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender
Annual festive gifts
Discounted food and drinks at Bunnings Cafe
Travelling store team member opportunities
Career development pathways
Inclusive culture and workplace support
Workplace adjustments support