Assistant Site Manager - Operations

bunnings; Colac; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

OnePass membership

Employee benefits

Parental leave 12 weeks

Annual gifts

Cafe discounts

Travel opportunities

Job summary

As an Assistant Site Manager for Bunnings, you will oversee daily store operations, lead a team of 50+ associates, and drive sales through effective stock and service. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will coordinate safety, wage targets, and partnerships with departments and distribution centres to support growth.

This role requires strong leadership, KPI focus, and a passion for the DIY/building sector; you will develop teams, coach managers, and ensure a Best Experience for customers while

Qualifications

• Experience leading 50+ team members and leaders to deliver a safe, engaged and high-performing operation.
• Strong safety focus demonstrated through safety walks, audits and coaching.
• Retail experience in high-volume, customer-focused environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 50+ direct reports, manage opening/closing and duty manager responsibilities.
• Monitor stock levels and stocktake activities, drive stock accuracy and investigations.
• Manage customer service levels, liaise with Commercial Sales and Distribution Centres.
• Drive sales through merchandising and department coaching, achieve targets for margins and wages.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing compliance across the warehouse and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Safety & Wellbeing

Stock management

Retail industry experience

KPI tracking

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

As a Bunnings Assistant Site Manager, you will be responsible for the ongoing daily operations, sales and high-volume stock management within your store. Reporting directly to the Site Manager you and your team of 180+ will be efficient, organized and be the go‑to for location for our loyal customers and internal sales teams. In the team you will be supported by experienced Department Managers and their respective teams of Supervisors, Team Members and Forklift Drivers whilst it is also encouraged to engage with local stores, Trade and Distribution Centres to contribute to the success of the wider area group. Within your leadership team you will have experienced Department Managers focused on such departments as Service, Inside the Home, Builders, Timber Yard and Lifestyles & Garden - though a knowledge of all is not required an interest in DIY/Building industry is recommended. Your role will help drive the future Bunnings Warehouse in the local area, by developing strategies and business plans that support the overall long-term growth of your Warehouse. You will be required to monitor and measure customer service levels, liaise with the Commercial Sales teams, Distribution Centres, Fulfilment Centres and Bunnings Support Office. You will manage your warehouse stock levels, sales capabilities, Safety and Wellbeing compliance, whilst driving sales and Best Experience through your team.

What's involved

• Leading a team of 50+ direct reports to maintain an engaged and safe work environment, while also performing duty manager responsibilities, including opening and closing the store across weekdays and weekends.
• Engage in regular safety walks and audits, fostering open conversations about risk and coaching safe behaviours across the warehouse.
• Monitor department performance against sales, margin and wage targets and implement improvement plans where required.
• Identify opportunities to drive sales through merchandising & strategic planning by supporting and developing Department Managers through regular coaching and performance feedback.
• Drive stock accuracy routines, oversee adjustments, lead investigations into discrepancies, and provide strong leadership across all stocktake activities.
• Monitor key metrics for Customer Satisfaction and Team Engagement, driving ownership and results.

Who we're looking for

As an Assistant Site Manager for Bunnings, you will be a highly driven individual with strong leadership and influencing skills. Previous experience in leading teams with a focus on Safety and Wellbeing and Specialist products is preferred with the ability to develop teams and provide a healthy environment in which to work in. You must be able to wear many hats, influence multiple stakeholders and understand KPI's and exceeding customer expectations.

You'll need

• Experience leading a team of 50+ team members and leaders to deliver a safe, engaged and high- performing operation
• Previous experience leading teams in the retail industry or a large, high volume customer focused organisation
• A passion for a Safe & Secure warehouse demonstrated through safety walks, audits and coaching
• Strong retail understanding, delivering results across sales, margin and wages
• Ability to coach and develop Department Managers and team members to lift capability and drive performance
• Experience leading stock integrity, including accuracy routines, investigations and stocktake
• Ability to drive results through Customer Satisfaction and Team Engagement metrics

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