Investigator

Bunnings; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

OnePass membership

Exclusive benefits

12 weeks parental leave

Festive gifts

Job summary

Bunnings in South Australia is seeking a Loss Prevention Investigator to protect the business, teams and customers across stores and operations. You will conduct investigations, gather evidence from CCTV and transaction data, and work with store teams and external partners to drive outcomes.

You’ll identify trends, inform preventative strategies, and deliver high-quality reports within deadlines while balancing field work with data analysis in a fast-paced retail network.

Qualifications

• Investigations, loss prevention, law enforcement or related field experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify trends.
• Comfort with data, reports and supporting technology.
• Effective communication to influence stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, autonomous and team-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated leadership capability to drive outcomes.
• High discretion and commitment to confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate theft, fraud and policy breaches across stores.
• Gather and analyse CCTV, transaction data and incident reports.
• Engage with store teams and stakeholders to support investigations.
• Identify patterns and risks to inform preventative strategies.
• Prepare high-quality reports within required timeframes.
• Coordinate with external partners, including law enforcement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and tools.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Skills

Investigations

Loss prevention

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership capability

Discretion/confidentiality

Travel readiness

Tools

CCTV/incident data analysis

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

We have an opportunity to join our Loss Prevention team as an Investigator in South Australia, playing a key role in protecting our business, team and customers. Working across a mix of field and desktop-based investigations, you’ll be involved in identifying risks, responding to incidents and supporting outcomes that make a real impact across the network.

You’ll work closely with stores, internal stakeholders and external partners, contributing to investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches while helping to identify trends and prevent future incidents.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches across stores and operations
• Gather and analyse evidence including CCTV, transaction data and incident reports
• Engage with store teams and stakeholders to support investigations and provide clear outcomes
• Identify patterns, trends and risks to inform preventative strategies
• Prepare high-quality reports and documentation within required timeframes
• Support liaison with external partners, including law enforcement where required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, tools and ways of working
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism and integrity at all times

About You

You’re someone who’s naturally curious, detail-oriented and thrives in dynamic environments. You enjoy getting to the bottom of complex problems and working collaboratively to achieve the right outcome, in addition to working autonomously.

You bring strong judgement, communication skills and the ability to balance investigation work with stakeholder engagement. You’re equally comfortable out in the field or working through data and reports, adapting your approach as needed.

You’ll also bring

• Experience in investigations, loss prevention, law enforcement or a related field (retail experience highly regarded)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends and risks
• Confidence working with data, reports and supporting technology to inform investigations
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive positive outcomes
• A high level of discretion and commitment to confidentiality
• Flexibility to travel as required

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.

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.

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.