Department Managers

Bunnings

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeJoondalup • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing a large team, focusing on safety, compliance, and customer service excellence. Proficient in retail operations, including stock management, merchandising, and performance metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Team LeadershipRetail Operations ManagementSafety ComplianceCustomer Service ExcellenceMerchandising Strategy

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Hard Skills

Stock ManagementSales PerformanceMerchandisingLoss PreventionKPI Understanding

Soft Skills

Team EngagementCoachingInfluencingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Retail IndustryCustomer-Focused OrganisationHigh-Volume SalesService PromisePerformance Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage ongoing daily operations, sales and high-volume stock management within the specialist department
Work closely with fellow Department Managers across Service, Inside the Home, Builders, and Lifestyles & Garden
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 on weekdays and weekends
Build team capability in Best Experience, Safety Culture and Compliance
Drive 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
Act on customer feedback to improve the end-to-end customer experience
Own department stock accuracy, including adjustments, replenishment discipline and loss prevention processes
Monitor and measure customer service levels
Liaise with Merchandising, Store Leadership, and Health and Safety teams
Develop strong relationships with suppliers

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+ through engagement, coaching and teamwork
Strong leadership and influencing skills
Ability to champion a safe and secure environment and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Experience opening and closing a store and supporting smooth trade across weekdays and weekends
Ability to build team capability through clear expectations, performance conversations and recognition
Ability to deliver service promises through effective rostering and planning
Knowledge of retail fundamentals, including merchandising, sales performance, stock accuracy, availability and loss prevention
Ability to understand KPIs and exceed customer expectations
Availability for a minimum 1 in 3 weekend roster and some public holiday work
Ability to work across multiple stakeholders and departments

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 and progression opportunities
Inclusive culture and workplace support
Workplace adjustments and support for applicants
Potential background checks including police, employment, medical and qualification checks