Expression of Interest - Site Manager Melbourne Region

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

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced leaders to join our team as Site Mangers. These roles will be based out of our Melbourne metro locations.

About the Role:

As a Bunnings Site Manager, you will be responsible for the ongoing daily operations, sales and high-volume stock management within your store. Reporting directly to the Regional Manager you and your team of 120+ will be efficient, organized and be the go-to for location for our loyal customers and internal sales teams. In the team you will be supported by experienced Assistant Site Managers, Department Managers and their respective teams of Supervisors, Team Members and Forklift Drivers whilst it is also encouraged to engage with local stores and Trade Centres to contribute to the success of the wider area group.

Within your leadership team you will have experienced Assistant Site Managers and Department Managers focused on such departments as Goods Inwards, Service, Inside the Home, Builders, Timber Yard and Lifestyles & Garden – though a knowledge of all is not required an interest in DIY/Building industry is recommended.

Your role will help drive the future Bunnings Warehouse in your community, by developing local strategies and business plans that support the overall long-term growth of your Warehouse. You will be required to monitor and measure customer service levels, liaise with the Commercial Sales teams, Distribution Centres, Fulfilment Centres and Bunnings Support Office to manager your warehouses stock levels, sales capabilities, Health & Safety procedures, and products & services that drive sales and increase greater knowledge for Best Experience whilst also ensuring our efficiency and effectiveness.

This role includes a minimum of 1 in 3 weekend roster and some public holiday work is required.

What’s involved:

• Foster a high‑performing leadership team by building capability through supportive coaching, clear alignment, and ongoing, constructive performance conversations

• Build a culture of recognition, accountability and development that drives engagement and retention.

• Take a proactive approach to safety and wellbeing in the warehouse by supporting injury management, maintaining compliance, and providing ongoing safety coaching

• Hold full accountability for warehouse EBIT performance including sales growth, margin optimisation, wage control and cost management.

• Identify commercial opportunities and implement actions to drive sales and growth

• Lead strong stock loss performance by reducing shrink, delivering accurate stocktakes, and ensuring inventory integrity across the warehouse.

• Engage the local community, and identify opportunities for community events and projects 

Who we're looking for: 

As a Site Manager for Bunnings, you will be a highly driven individual with strong leadership and influencing skills. Previous experience in leading large teams with a focus on Safety and Wellbeing and Specialist products is preferred with the ability to develop teams and provide a healthy environment in which to work in. You must be able to wear many hats, influence multiple stakeholders and understand KPI’s and exceeding customer expectations.

You’ll need:   

• Strong track record leading large, diverse teams (100+) in fast‑paced operations

• Previous experience leading teams in the retail industry or a large, high volume customer focused organisation

• Proven ability to build and lead high‑performing leadership teams through coaching and accountability

• Strong commitment to creating a Safe & Secure warehouse, including compliance and injury management and safety engagement

• Demonstrated ability to own business EBIT, delivering sales growth, margin and cost control

• Ability to identify and action opportunities that drive sales and business growth

• Strong capability in reducing shrink, delivering accurate stocktakes and maintaining inventory integrity

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 [email protected].

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'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 new 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. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.

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.