Department Manager

About the role

Bunnings is recruiting a Department Manager who will run the day-to-day operations, sales and high-volume stock management of their specialist department. The manager works closely with colleagues in Service, Inside the Home, Builders and Lifestyles & Garden, reports to the Operations Manager and Complex Manager and leads a team of 20+ people. The role includes a minimum of 1 in 3 weekend rosters and some public holiday work.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of 20+ to keep the workplace engaged and safe, while acting as duty manager and opening and closing the store on weekdays and weekends
• Build team capability in Best Experience and Safety Culture & Compliance, including engagement, performance management and recognition
• Roster and plan the team, drive department sales through merchandising and monitor key metrics
• Action customer feedback to improve the end-to-end customer experience
• Own department stock accuracy, including adjustments, replenishment discipline and loss prevention
• Liaise with Merchandising, Store Leadership and Health and Safety teams and build strong supplier relationships

Required profile

• Highly driven with strong leadership and influencing skills, able to wear many hats and understand KPIs
• Previous experience leading teams in retail or a large, high-volume customer-focused organisation
• Experience in opening and closing the store and supporting smooth trade across weekdays and weekends
• Ability to champion a safe and secure environment and model safety leadership
• Preferred: previous experience leading teams with a focus on safety and wellbeing and specialist products

What we offer

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands
• Free standard OnePass membership and access to 100+ team member benefits
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at the Bunnings Cafe and store travel opportunities

Applicants submit an application and complete an online chat interview (20 minutes); successful candidates move to an online video interview (15 minutes) and then an onsite meet and greet (30 minutes). Background checks may be required.