Benefits Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target, and Officeworks. Free standard One Pass membership. Access to over 100 exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel & stay, wealth, work, and leave.
12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender. Annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at the Bunnings Café, and store team member opportunities. About the Role As a Department Manager at Bunnings, you will be responsible for the ongoing daily operations, sales, and high-volume stock management within your specialist area.

You will work closely with fellow Department Managers in Service, Inside the Home, Builders, and Lifestyles & Garden, whilst reporting directly to your Operations Manager and Complex Manager. You and your team of 20+ members will be efficient, organized, and the go‑to for our customers. Responsibilities Lead a team of 20+ to maintain an engaged and safe work environment and perform duty manager responsibilities, including opening and closing the store across weekdays and weekends. Build team capability on Best Experience and Safety Culture & Compliance, including team engagement, performance management, and recognition. Rostering and strategic planning for your team to deliver on our service promise. Drive department sales through strong merchandising and monitoring of key metrics. Action customer feedback to improve the end‑to‑end customer experience. Own department stock accuracy, including adjustments, replenishment discipline, and loss‑prevention processes. Monitor and measure customer service levels, liaise with Merchandising, Store Leadership, Health and Safety teams,



and develop robust relationships with suppliers. Perform a minimum of 1 in 3 weekend roster and some public holiday work. Qualifications Lead and inspire a large team (20+) to deliver the Best Experience through strong engagement, coaching, and teamwork. Previous experience leading teams in the retail industry or a large, high‑volume, customer‑focused organization. Champion a safe & secure environment by role‑modeling safety leadership and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Confident leader, experienced in opening and closing the store and supporting smooth trade across weekdays and weekends. Build team capability through clear expectations, performance conversations, and recognition. Deliver on our service promise through effective rostering, planning, and being ready when the customer is. Drive strong retail fundamentals, including merchandising excellence, sales performance, stock accuracy, availability, and loss prevention. Previous experience in leading teams with a focus on Safety, Wellbeing, and specialist products is preferred. Ability to wear many hats, influence multiple stakeholders, and understand KPIs and exceeding customer expectations.EEO Statement 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. We are 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.

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📌 Department Manager - Smithfield NSW (Newcastle)
🏢 Bunnings Group
📍 Newcastle