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
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the big green shed?
Ready to make a real impact with one of Australia's most iconic and trusted brands?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our People Advisory team at our National Support Office in Burnley (just behind Richmond).
Join a large, dynamic team supporting over 55,000 team members nationwide!
Reporting to our People Advisory Team Leader, you'll be the first point of contact and the go-to expert, providing employment relations advice, support, and solutions to Bunnings leaders and team members on all people‐related matters nationally.
What's involved
Champion employee relations grievances and investigations
Masterfully resolve complex injury management matters
Provide advice and guidance for leaders and team members over the phone
Ensure compliance with legislative requirements
Negotiate outcomes to mitigate business risks
Track and record cases using our cutting-edge HR case management system
Who we're looking for
Joining a highly supportive team
You're an experienced HR professional with a solid background in employee relations who is adept at handling a variety of cases in a large business setting.
You're a relationship builder with excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
You are process‐driven, outcome‐focused and have a knack for taking initiative to achieve pragmatic outcomes.




You'll need Tertiary qualification in Law, HR, Business, Commerce, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
Proven experience in a HR role with a focus on end‐to‐end employee relations & supporting leaders with workplace investigations, ideally in a multi‐site organisation.
Ability to interpret Industrial Instruments (EA/Awards).
Strong knowledge of employee relations legislation.
Previous exposure to Form F3 completion and unfair dismissal conciliations is highly regarded.
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 ******.
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 recent 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.
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.
We are the leading retailer of home improvement and outdoor living products in Australia and New Zealand, and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry.
Our ambition is to provide our customers with the widest range of home improvement products in accordance with our lowest prices policy, backed with the best service.
Our Team Members are the soul of our business, and bring this vision to life every day in our stores throughout Australia and New Zealand.
"We're building the best ... our team makes it happen".
At Bunnings, we believe a diverse team creates the best mix of perspectives which helps us innovate and make better decisions.
We want our team to have diverse thinking, perspectives, backgrounds and education, which supports us in representing the local communities we serve and so our team can bring their whole self to work.
A diverse and inclusive team makes everyone feel valued, respected and connected at work.
We're 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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📌 People Advisor - Er (Melbourne)
🏢 Bunnings
📍 Melbourne