Department Managers - Hunter Valley Region

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

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount at Bunnings

OnePass membership

Access to team member benefits

12 weeks paid parental leave

Festive gifts & discounts

Job summary

Bunnings Group is seeking a Department Manager in the Hunter Valley region. You will lead a 20+ member team, manage daily operations, and drive service, stock, and sales in a high-volume retail environment.

You will develop your team, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with Merchandising, Store Leadership, and Health & Safety teams to deliver Best Experience to customers. Strong leadership and planning are essential.

Qualifications

• Lead a 20+ team with engagement and safety culture.
• Retail leadership in a high-volume environment.
• Safety compliance and policy adherence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 20+ team and perform duty manager duties including opening and closing the store across weekdays and weekends.
• Build capability on Best Experience and Safety Culture & Compliance.
• Team engagement, performance management and recognition.
• Rostering and strategic planning to deliver on our service promise.
• Drive department sales through strong merchandising and monitoring key metrics.
• Act on customer feedback to improve end-to-end customer experience.
• Own department stock accuracy including adjustments, replenishment discipline and loss prevention processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Retail experience

Safety leadership

Store operations

Performance coaching

Rostering & planning

Merchandising & stock control

Job description

What's in it for you

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks


• 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


• Annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Café, 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.

We are looking for Department Managers to join our teams in the Hunter Valley region, including our Cessnock, Singleton & Maitland sites.

About the role:

As a Department Manager at Bunnings, you will be responsible for the ongoing daily operations, sales and high-volume stock management within your specialist area. You will work closely with fellow Department Managers in such departments as Service, Inside the Home, Builders and Lifestyles & Garden whilst reporting directly to your Operations Manager and Complex Manager. You and your team of 20+ team members will be efficient, organized and be the go-to for our fantastic customers. Your role will help drive Service and Operations within your department by training and developing your team, providing Best Experience to our customers, and ensuring your department is showcasing our Widest Range and Best Prices. You will be required to monitor and measure customer service levels, liaise with various teams in Merchandising, Store Leadership and Health and Safety whilst also developing strong relationships with our suppliers. This role includes a minimum of 1 in 3 weekend roster and some public holiday work is required.

What’s involved:

• Lead a team of 20+ to maintain an engaged and safe work environment, while also performing duty manager responsibilities, including opening and closing the store across weekdays and weekends.


• Build team capability on Best Experience and Safety Culture & Compliance.


• Including team engagement, performance management and recognition.


• Rostering and strategic planning for your team to deliver on our service promise.


• Driving department sales through strong merchandising & monitoring of key metrics.


• Action customer feedback to improve the end-to-end customer experience.


• Own department stock accuracy including adjustments, replenishment discipline and loss prevention processes.

Who we're looking for:

• Lead and inspire a large team (20+) to deliver the Best Experience through strong engagement, coaching and teamwork


• Previous experience leading teams in the retail industry or a large, high volume customer focused organisation


• Champion a Safe & Secure environment by role-modelling safety leadership and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures


• Confident leader, experienced in opening and closing the store and supporting smooth trade across weekdays and weekends


• Build team capability through clear expectations, performance conversations and recognition


• Deliver on our service promise through effective rostering, planning and being ready when the customer is


• Drive strong retail fundamentals, including merchandising excellence, sales performance, stock accuracy, availability and loss prevention

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.

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.

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

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.

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.