Want to know if this job is worth applying to?
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Onsite
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
Ready to bring your retail leadership experience somewhere you can make a real impact and keep growing?
At Bunnings, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a large team, take ownership of a busy department and work alongside experienced leaders who genuinely collaborate and support one another. If you enjoy developing people, delivering great customer experiences and want to keep building your own leadership capability, this could be a great next step.
As a Department Manager, you’ll be at the heart of a fast-paced retail environment, leading a team of 20+ and having real ownership of how your department performs.
You’ll work closely with fellow Department Managers across areas such as Service, Inside the Home, Builders and Lifestyles & Garden, alongside your Operations Manager and Complex Manager. It’s a team environment where leaders share ideas, solve problems together and support each other to deliver the best experience for customers and team.
You’ll combine people leadership with commercial and operational responsibility, from driving sales and service to merchandising, stock management and planning. Just as importantly, you’ll have opportunities to broaden your experience, grow your leadership capability and explore pathways that are yours to build.
It’s all part of Inspiring you to give it a red hot go, with the support to learn, contribute and take on new challenges.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
You’re an experienced retail leader who enjoys bringing out the best in people while keeping an eye on the bigger picture.
You know that strong results come from engaged teams, great service and getting the retail fundamentals right. You’re comfortable moving between coaching a team member, reviewing sales performance, solving an operational challenge and helping customers.
Collaboration comes naturally to you. You enjoy sharing ideas, working alongside other leaders and contributing beyond your own department to help the whole store succeed.
Most importantly, you’re keen to keep developing. You’re looking for a role where you can bring the experience you already have, take on meaningful challenges and continue building your leadership capability.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your retail leadership career, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your experience, your ideas and your passion for developing great teams and discover what you can build at Bunnings. Apply today and give it a red hot go.
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. For support, contact us at jobs@bunnings.com.au.
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. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.
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.
