Organization: Bunnings
Locations:
Waurn Ponds Warehouse
Torquay Warehouse
Geelong North Warehouse
Leopold Warehouse
Schedule: Full-time. It includes weekends and public holidays
Application Deadline: 10 January 2026
Compensation: Competitive salary package plus staff discounts, benefits, and long-term career perks
About the Organization
Bunnings is the leading home improvement and outdoor living retailer across Australia and New Zealand. The company supports DIY customers, commercial trades, and large-scale housing projects through an extensive network of warehouses, trade centres, and online platforms.
Driven by the purpose of inspiring people to have a red hot go, Bunnings empowers its team members to grow, contribute, and build meaningful careers in a supportive and inclusive environment.
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Role Summary
Bunnings is seeking multiple Department Managers for its Geelong region and Western Suburbs warehouses. This leadership role suits individuals who thrive in fast-paced retail environments and enjoy coaching teams to deliver strong commercial results and memorable customer experiences.
The Department Manager takes ownership of their department, leads by example, and plays a key role in daily store operations, visual standards, and team development.
Key Responsibility Areas
1. Team Leadership and Engagement
The Department Manager leads a team of direct reports and creates a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture. The role focuses on coaching, feedback, and ongoing team development.
2. Customer Experience Excellence
The role ensures customers receive friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful advice at every interaction. Delivering consistent service standards remains a daily priority.
3. Visual Merchandising and Store Presentation
The Department Manager maintains merchandising standards aligned with business requirements and store marketing plans, ensuring the department remains visually appealing and commercially effective.
4. Operational Performance
The role supports achieving sales, service, and operational targets by working closely with team members and store leaders.
5. Training and Capability Building
The position supports team induction, onboarding, and ongoing product and service training to build confidence and capability across the department.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate brings previous retail leadership experience and demonstrates a strong passion for customer service, people leadership, and merchandising standards. The role suits someone who is approachable, confident, and results-focused.
Experience and Skills Required
Candidates should demonstrate the following:
- Previous experience supervising or leading a team in a fast-paced environment
- Intense coaching and people development skills
- Ability to work on their feet across a broad retail trading roster
- Clear, open, and respectful communication style
- Willingness to learn new products and processes
- Confidence in engaging with customers and team members.
Employee Benefits and Rewards
Bunnings offers a competitive employment package that includes:
- Team member discounts across Bunnings and Wesfarmers brands, including Kmart, Target, and Officeworks
- Free standard OnePass membership
- Access to over 100 exclusive team benefits across health, travel, shopping, and lifestyle
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all genders
- Annual festive gifts and discounted food and beverages at Bunnings Cafes
- Career development pathways across the business
Recruitment Process
Candidates who apply can expect a structured and supportive recruitment journey.
- Online application and chat interview. (Approximately 20 minutes)
- Online video interview for shortlisted candidates. (Approximately 15 minutes)
- On-site meet-and-greet with store leaders. (Approximately 30 minutes)
Inclusion and Workplace Commitment
Bunnings values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be aged 15 years or older.
Workplace adjustments are available for candidates who require support during the recruitment process.
Additional Information
Background checks may apply to successful candidates, including police, employment, medical, and qualification checks. Bunnings reviews all outcomes fairly and assesses relevance to role requirements.
The company may close applications early, so early submission is encouraged. Unsolicited agency resumes are not accepted.
Contact
For recruitment support or adjustment requests, candidates can contact the Bunnings Talent Team at jobs@bunnings.com.au or visit the Bunnings’ official careers page.