Safety & Wellbeing Digital Systems Manager

bunnings; Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount at Bunnings & Wesfarmers

OnePass membership

Hundreds of exclusive benefits

12 weeks parental leave

Festive gifts & cafe discounts

Traveling store opportunities

Job summary

Bunnings is seeking a Senior Product Owner to drive safety and wellbeing technology across Australia and New Zealand. You will lead digital platforms, reporting and insights, collaborating with Safety, Technology, Digital, Data and HR teams to turn business needs into practical, user-friendly solutions that mitigate risk.

You will guide ongoing improvements, work across teams and be exposed to meaningful challenges with opportunities to grow within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with safety systems and digital solutions.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety concepts and regulatory needs.
• Experience designing, developing or improving digital platforms and processes.
• Experience handling safety data, reporting and analytics.
• Experience leading projects and technology-enabled change.

Responsibilities

• Shape the roadmap for safety and wellbeing technology aligned with priorities.
• Act as Product Owner for key digital solutions with Technology teams.
• Explore AI and emerging tech to simplify processes and improve adoption.
• Strengthen reporting, analytics and data governance with Digital, Data and Insights.
• Lead strategic projects from planning through implementation and change management.
• Mentor and develop a digital systems specialist and foster ownership.

Skills

Safety systems

Digital solutions

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Project ownership

Change management

Education

Health and safety qualification

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

About the role

Bring together safety, technology and data to help shape how Bunnings supports team members across Australia and New Zealand.

Y ou'll lead the ongoing improvement of the digital platforms, reporting and insights that underpin our approach to safety and wellbeing. Working across Safety, Technology, Digital, Data and HR teams, you'll turn business needs into practical solutions that are easy to use, support informed decisions and strengthen the way we manage risk.

You'll join a collaborative team that values curiosity, sound judgement and fresh thinking. With visibility across the broader business , this role offers meaningful challenges and plenty of scope to grow.

What's involved

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Shape the roadmap for safety and wellbeing technology, keeping our systems aligned with business priorities, regulatory needs and emerging trends.
• Act as Product Owner for key digital solutions, partnering with Technology teams and external providers to manage performance, improvements and future enhancements.
• Explore how AI and other emerging technologies could simplify processes, improve adoption and support better safety outcomes.
• Work with Digital, Data and Insights teams to strengthen reporting, analytics and data governance.
• Lead strategic projects from planning through to implementation, supporting change and helping team members get the most from new solutions .
• Lead and support a digital systems specialist, creating an environment where ideas, ownership and professional development are encouraged.

About You

You're someone who can connect the dots between people, processes, technology and risk. You enjoy working through complex problems, but you're equally focused on making the end result practical and straightforward for the people who use it.

You'll be comfortable building relationships across different teams and translating technical or regulatory requirements into clear actions. You bring an open, collaborative approach, communicate with confidence and know how to create support for change rather than simply introducing a new system or process.

What you'll need

• Relevant experience in safety systems and digital solution s .
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts, risk management and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience designing, developing or improving digital platforms and business processes.
• Ex per ience in in safety data, reporting and analytics,
• Experience leading projects and supporting technology-enabled change.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills.
• The ability to plan effectively, manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes.
• A relevant qualification in health and safety, or a related discipline .
• Experience leading or developing others would be beneficial.

We're all about fairness at Bunnings

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. 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.

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.