Assistant Site Manager - Operations

Bunnings Group; Colac; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

OnePass membership

100+ exclusive team member benefits

12 weeks paid parental leave

Festive gifts

Cafe discounts

Traveling store opportunities

Job summary

Bunnings is seeking an Assistant Site Manager in Victoria to lead daily operations, drive sales growth and manage stock in a high-volume store. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will lead 180+ team members and coordinate with department managers to deliver Best Experience for customers.

You will oversee safety, compliance and performance metrics, mentor Department Managers, and work with distribution centres to support the wider area group. Weekend rosters apply.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of 50+
• Retail industry experience or large high-volume operation
• Commitment to safety walks, audits and coaching
• Strong understanding of retail metrics (sales, margin, wages)
• Ability to develop Department Managers and staff to lift performance
• Experience leading stock integrity and stocktakes

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 50+ direct reports including duty manager responsibilities (open/close)
• Conduct safety walks and audits, coach safe behaviours
• Monitor sales, margin and wage targets; implement improvement plans
• Drive sales through merchandising and strategic planning; coach Dept Managers
• Oversee stock accuracy, adjustments and stocktake investigations
• Monitor Customer Satisfaction and Team Engagement metrics

Skills

Team leadership

Retail operations

Safety compliance

Customer service

Stock management

Job description

Benefits

• 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. This role includes a minimum of 1 in 3 weekend roster and some public holiday work is required.

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

• 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.

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. 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.

Other Information

Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

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.