Executive Assistant to Managing Director

Bunnings Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

OnePass membership

100+ exclusive benefits

12 weeks parental leave

Festive gifts

Cafe discounts

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Bunnings is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the Managing Director in Australia. You will manage a demanding calendar, coordinate travel and communications, and provide governance support across the leadership team and external stakeholders.

You will bring at least five years of senior executive support experience, strong MS 365 skills, and a proactive, confidential approach to complex information.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience supporting a Managing Director, CEO or Board
• Experience handling commercially sensitive or reputational matters
• Strong calendar, inbox, meetings and travel management across complex stakeholders
• Experience supporting governance or executive leadership in large organisations
• Advanced written communication, editing, briefing and presentation skills
• Confidently engaging with senior leaders and influencing outcomes
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and capable with AI/digital tools
• Certificate/ Diploma in Business Administration or Governance valued but not essential

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Managing Director to shape priorities and manage a complex calendar
• Coordinate travel and protect time for high-impact matters
• Collaborate with the broader EA group at Bunnings
• Prepare briefings, correspondence and meeting materials
• Build trusted relationships with Board members and senior stakeholders
• Coordinate agendas, papers and governance forums
• Handle sensitive commercial, people, legal and governance matters with discretion
• Work with Executive Assistants across Bunnings to align priorities and processes
• Identify opportunities to streamline administration and information flow
• Utilise Microsoft 365, AI and other tools to improve quality and efficiency

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Stakeholder management

Governance support

Written communications

Impactful decision making

MS 365 proficiency

AI tools usage

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Business Administration/Governance

Tools

Microsoft 365

AI tools

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:

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

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to work at the centre of Bunnings, partnering directly with our recently appointed Managing Director and helping create the focus, connections and momentum that support the wider business. As Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, you’ll be a trusted partner who looks ahead, makes sense of competing priorities and helps ensure the right information reaches the right people at the right time. You’ll connect across Bunnings, Wesfarmers, our Board, Executive Leadership Team and important external stakeholders, gaining a broad view of the business and contributing to work that has genuine enterprise-wide impact. A million ways to make an impact means bringing practical thinking, sound judgement and a can-do approach to every day. You’ll be supported to keep learning, improve how things are done and use digital tools thoughtfully to make work simpler and more effective.

What's involved

• Partner closely with the Managing Director to shape priorities, support a complex calendar and inbox, coordinate travel and protect time for the matters that have the greatest business impact


• Provide broader leadership and effective teamwork with broader EA group at Bunnings


• Anticipate upcoming commitments, identify potential issues and ensure meetings and decisions are supported by clear, accurate and timely information


• Prepare and coordinate briefings, correspondence, meeting materials and follow-up actions


• Build trusted working relationships with Board members, executive leaders, Wesfarmers colleagues and senior internal and external stakeholders


• Support key leadership and governance forums by coordinating agendas, papers, logistics, decisions and actions


• Handle sensitive commercial, people, legal and governance matters with care, discretion and sound judgement


• Work closely with Executive Assistants across Bunnings to coordinate priorities, share knowledge and strengthen consistent ways of working


• Find practical opportunities to simplify administration, improve information flow and make meetings and planning more effective


• Use Microsoft 365, AI and other digital tools responsibly to improve quality, insight and efficiency, streamline process and reduce admin

About You

You’re an experienced executive support professional who brings calm thinking, excellent judgement and strong attention to detail. You enjoy working in a busy environment, can confidently navigate changing priorities and know when to act independently, when to seek context and when to escape. You communicate clearly and build trust with people at every level. You can connect information across different parts of a business, understand stakeholder sensitivities and turn complex material into practical next steps. You’ll join a collaborative network of Executive Assistants who share information, support one another and care about delivering a seamless experience for leaders, team members and stakeholders. Inspiring you to give it a red hot go, the team will encourage you to contribute ideas, build capability and help shape better ways of working.

What you'll need

• At least five years’ experience supporting a Managing Director, CEO, Board or comparable senior executive


• Experience working with commercially sensitive, confidential or reputational matters


• Strong calendar, inbox, meeting and travel management skills across complex stakeholder groups


• Experience supporting Board, executive leadership or governance processes in a large or complex organisation


• Advanced written communication, editing, briefing and presentation skills


• Confidence engaging with senior leaders and influencing outcomes without direct authority


• Advanced Microsoft 365 capability and a practical approach to using AI and digital tools responsibly


• A Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Governance or a related field is valued, but not essential

Ready to bring your judgement, energy and experience to a role with real influence?

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. 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.

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 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.

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.

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.