Activities Organiser

Bunnings; Preston; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

OnePass membership

Exclusive benefits

Parental leave

Festive gifts

Job summary

Bunnings is seeking an Activities Organiser to plan and coordinate in-store and community engagement activities, including weekend sausage sizzles, DIY workshops and hands-on sessions for kids and adults.

You will visit local schools, manage donations and fundraising, build relationships with community groups, and ensure all activities meet safety guidelines. Adult pay rate for 18+ is $29.86 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Organise, implement and manage all public and in-store activities including kids craft, DIY workshops, supplier demonstrations, family nights and holiday-themed activities for your team
• Visit local schools and community groups to deliver workshops and community projects
• Manage donations and fundraising activities for our local schools and community groups
• Building relationships with local community groups and be the key point of contact at their local Bunnings
• Ensuring all planned activities align with safety and operational guidelines

Job description

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few
• 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
• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build.

About the role:

At Bunnings, we are committed to giving back to the communities in which we operate. Our Activities Organisers facilitate this by driving meaningful and active participation in our local community groups, as well as campaigning support for national causes, charities and organisations. As the Activities Organiser, you will play the important role of planning and coordinating a wide variety of in-store and community engagement activities.

This could include organising weekend sausage sizzles, coordinating community fundraisers, running DIY workshops for both kids and adults alike, and overseeing hands-on activities such as plant potting stations and craft workshops.

We provide an adult pay rate for 18 years of age and above at $29.86 per hour for this role.

What's involved:

• Organise, implement and manage all public and in-store activities including kids craft, DIY workshops, supplier demonstrations, family nights and holiday-themed activities for your team
• Visit local schools and community groups to deliver workshops and community projects
• Manage donations and fundraising activities for our local schools and community groups
• Building relationships with local community groups and be the key point of contact at their local Bunnings
• Ensuring all planned activities align with safety and operational guidelines

Who we’re looking for:

• A genuine passion for supporting and being involved in the community
• Creativity to design and deliver workshops and activities
• Ability to be organised, plan events and manage your time effectively
• The passion to foster meaningful connections with local organisations

You’ll have:

• A genuine passion for supporting and being involved in the community
• Creativity to design and deliver workshops and activities
• Ability to be organised, plan events and manage your time effectively
• The passion to foster meaningful connections with local organisations

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values.

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions.

Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help.

If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you.

For support, contact us at [e-mail].

Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online. At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.

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We are the leading retailer of home improvement and outdoor living products in Australia and New Zealand, and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry. Our ambition is to provide our customers with the widest range of home improvement products in accordance with our lowest prices policy, backed with the best service. Our Team Members are the soul of our business, and bring this vision to life everyday in our stores throughout Australia and New Zealand.

'We're building the best ... our team makes it happen'.

At Bunnings, we believe a diverse team creates the best mix of perspectives which helps us innovate and make better decisions. We want our team to have diverse thinking, perspectives, backgrounds and education, which supports us in representing the local communities we serve and so our team can bring their whole self to work. A diverse and inclusive team makes everyone feel valued, respected and connected at work. We’re committed to creating a safe and supportive work environment for all team members regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or background.