Expression of Interest - Department and Operations Managers - North Perth Region

At Bunnings, you’ll make a positive difference to our business and beyond.

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry. Operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites, and online, Bunnings caters for consumer and commercial customers.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work.

Submit your expression of interest to join the Bunnings leadership team today.

With upcoming opportunities for Department Managers and Operations Managers there’s no better time to show your interest in joining our team at Bunnings. 

We are seeking expressions of interest for experienced retail leaders in multiple locations across the North Perth region including, Mindarie, Bayswater, Balcatta, Joondalup, Wangara, Malaga and Innaloo.

About the role:

You will demonstrate a high level of energy and a real passion for leading a diverse team in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will have the very meaningful job of leading the day-to-day store operations, ensuring your team build memorable experiences and making your customers D.I.Y. projects a reality.

Your store will be your pride and joy - you'll use visual merchandising to your best advantage, aligning this to store marketing plans.

What’s involved: 

• Lead a team of direct reports
• Set an example of best service and support the team to deliver friendly and helpful advice to customers
• Coach the team on the right service behaviours
• Assist with inducting and training the team
• Ensure that merchandising standards fit with business requirements

Who we’re looking for: 

Our ideal candidate will have previous retail leadership experience, leading a department or similar, an individual with a strong passion for customer service and merchandising standards.  This role is results focussed, therefore the ability to achieve results by working closely with your team is a must and you are approachable and confident when interacting with team and customers.

You’ll need: 

• Previous experience supervising a team in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to coach and develop others, providing feedback and getting the best out of a team
• Ability to be on your feet assisting with customers across a wide range of retail hours
• Hold an open, honest, and respectful communication style
• Have an eagerness to learn about new products

Interested in applying?

As part of your expression of interest application, you will be required to complete an online chat interview. This will take you just 20 minutes and will need to be completed within 24 hours of submitting your application. Once you've completed it, you’ll receive a personality profile which will tell you a little bit more about yourself.  

If successful, you will then be invited to complete a video interview. Don’t worry, it’s only 4 questions and should take you about 15 minutes to complete.   

What happens next?

Once you submit your application and all required tasks are completed, your application will be reviewed for future leadership roles in your area.

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

There's so much on offer when you're part of our Bunnings team with benefits including:

• Our flexible and informal work environment which helps bring balance between work and home.
• Team discount at Bunnings, OnePass and with other Wesfarmers retailers including Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Catch.
• Discounts from corporate partners (such as private health insurance, gyms, car rental) and cost price food and drinks at our Bunnings café.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender, annual flu vaccinations and health checks.
• The opportunity to create a real difference in your local community and environment.

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter.

 

Please note that if your application progresses to the reference check stage, you may be required to submit a police check. If your search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.