Benefits

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

Here’s your chance to shape the future of one of the most influential merchandise portfolios in Australian and New Zealand retail. A million ways to make an impact sits at the heart of this role — from leading a talented buying team to building the strategies that set the pace for our industry. You’ll join a collaborative, energised group of commercial thinkers who back each other in, with a culture built on support, learning and inspiring you to give it a red hot go every day. Due to an internal promotion we now have a Merchandise Manager position available based in our National Support office in Burnley, Melbourne.

What’s involved

- Shape category strategies using deep market insights and global trends, uncovering recent avenues for growth and innovation.
- Build mutually valuable partnerships with local and international suppliers, strengthening relationships that drive long term commercial success.
- Guide,



coach and develop a team of buyers to grow their commercial capability, strategic thinking and leadership impact.
- Collaborate across the business — from operations and marketing to supply chain and digital — to bring great ideas to life.
- Optimise range and brand architecture to ensure we continue to offer best‑in‑class value.
- Drive initiatives that lift productivity, enhance our customer experience, and streamline the way we work.
- Lead the design of meaningful promotional plans that connect with customers and build category participation.
- Champion merchandising approaches that make shopping easier, more intuitive, and more inspiring.

About you

You’re a seasoned retail merchandise leader who thrives on setting direction, developing people and building strong commercial partnerships. You bring a strategic, future focused mindset with a genuine passion for helping teams grow and succeed. You’ll fit right in if you:

- Love working in a collaborative environment where ideas flow freely and people have each other’s backs.
- Are energised by solving complex challenges and turning insights into meaningful action.
- Enjoy balancing commercial outcomes with customer value and long term sustainability.
- Are known for clear communication, strong influencing skills and the confidence to lead through change.




- Believe that the best results come from shared ownership, open dialogue and driving high performance.

What you’ll need

- Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Commerce, Economics or a related field.
- Strong experience in buying and category management within retail.
- Proven success leading and developing high performing teams of buyers.
- Commercial sharpness, data driven thinking and genuine curiosity.
- Well‑rounded financial and marketing capability.
- The ability to shape a vision, bring people on the journey and execute with impact.

Our commitment to inclusivity

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. If you are 15 or over, you may apply. We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need adjustments, just let us know.

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. Please contact for support. Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time; we encourage you to apply early. Background checks may be required, including police, employment, medical and qualification checks.

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📌 Merchandise Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Bunnings Group
📍 Melbourne