Department Managers - Alice Springs

Department Managers - Alice Springs

Company: Bunnings Limited Location: Alice Springs Work Type: Full-time Work Setting: Onsite

Join Bunnings and experience our operations from a new perspective.

What's in it for you:

• Team discounts at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands, including Kmart, Target, and Officeworks.
• Complimentary standard OnePass membership.
• Access to over 100 exclusive team member benefits covering health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, and work and leave.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave, irrespective of gender.
• Additional benefits such as annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and opportunities for travelling store team members.
• We are invested in your career development, supporting you in building your own pathway within the company.

About the role: As a Department Manager at Bunnings, your responsibilities will include overseeing the daily operations, sales, and high-volume stock management within your specialised department. You will collaborate with fellow Department Managers in areas such as Service, Inside the Home, Builders, and Lifestyles & Garden. This role reports directly to your Operations and Complex Manager. You will lead a team of 20+ team members, ensuring efficiency and organisation to provide an excellent customer experience. Your role will contribute to driving Service and Operations by training and developing your team, delivering the Best Experience to our customers, and ensuring your department showcases our Widest Range and Best Prices. You will monitor and measure customer service levels, liaise with Merchandising, Store Leadership, and H&S teams, and build strong relationships with suppliers. This role requires a minimum of 1 in 3 weekend roster and some public holiday work.

What's involved:

• Lead a team of over 20 members to maintain an engaged and safe work environment.
• Perform duty manager responsibilities, including opening and closing the store on weekdays and weekends.
• Build team capability in Best Experience and Safety Culture & Compliance, including team engagement, performance management, and recognition.
• Manage team rostering and strategic planning to meet service commitments.
• Drive department sales through effective merchandising and monitoring of key metrics.
• Action customer feedback to enhance the end-to-end customer experience.
• Own department stock accuracy, including adjustments, replenishment discipline, and loss prevention processes.

Who we're looking for: We are seeking a highly driven individual with strong leadership and influencing skills for the Department Manager role. Previous experience in leading teams with a focus on Safety and Wellbeing, and Specialist products, is preferred. The ability to develop teams and foster a healthy work environment is essential. You must be able to adapt to various responsibilities, influence multiple stakeholders, and understand KPIs and exceeding customer expectations.

You'll need:

• To lead by example in safe work practices and ensure team members follow correct procedures.
• A genuine passion for customer experience.
• The ability to approach, connect with, and confidently interact with customers and teams.
• To act with integrity, be safe, and do your best.
• An ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Application Process:

1. Submit an application and complete an online chat interview (20 minutes).
2. If successful, the next step includes an online video interview (15 minutes).
3. If you are a match, we will invite you to an onsite meet and greet with our leaders (30 minutes).

Company Culture and Inclusivity: You will be part of a workplace where you belong. We value the diversity within our teams and foster 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. Applicants must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

Bunnings is committed to fairness and our team is here to support you. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know. If you have the experience, skills, and drive to grow, but do not meet every aspect of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. For support, contact us at .

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 are proud to support project builders and commercial tradespeople.