Department Managers

Bunnings

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

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeMunno Para West • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and team management capabilities, with a focus on 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 Culture & ComplianceMerchandising KnowledgeCustomer Experience Improvement

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Hard Skills

Stock ManagementSales Metrics MonitoringPerformance ManagementRoster PlanningLoss Prevention

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsInfluencing SkillsTeam DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Retail IndustryHigh Volume Customer FocusCustomer Service LevelsBest ExperienceHealth and Safety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage ongoing daily operations, sales and high-volume stock management within the specialist area
Report directly to the Operations Manager and Complex Manager
Lead and manage a team of 20+ team members
Perform duty manager responsibilities, including opening and closing the store across weekdays and weekends
Train, coach and develop the team on Best Experience and Safety Culture & Compliance
Manage team engagement, performance management and recognition
Create rosters and strategically plan team coverage 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
Own department stock accuracy, including adjustments, replenishment discipline and loss prevention processes
Liaise with Merchandising, Store Leadership, Health and Safety teams and suppliers
Work closely with fellow Department Managers across Service, Inside the Home, Builders and Lifestyles & Garden

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
Strong leadership and influencing skills
Ability to develop teams and provide a healthy work environment
Ability to influence multiple stakeholders
Understanding of KPIs and exceeding customer expectations
Ability to lead and inspire a large team of 20+
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
Ability to roster and plan effectively
Knowledge of merchandising, sales performance, stock accuracy, availability and loss prevention
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 workplace culture and support for workplace adjustments