Operations Manager - Lidcombe

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:
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to assist with the ongoing team's success in our Lidcombe Store.

As an Operations Manager, you’ll work closely with your team in delivering an extraordinary customer experience. Leading the store operation, you’ll maximise sales and profit through managing inventory, visual merchandising and marketing. You love the buzz of a busy workplace, harnessing the people and energy around you to deliver on targets and live the Bunnings values. You’ll look after your team, inspiring and coaching them to be their best, driving a culture of continuous improvement.

What you can expect to do:

• Coach and empower your team to work, think and act safely

• Lead the way in delivering best service to our customers across the whole store by coaching the right service behaviours

• Develop and lead a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable team

• Ensure best practice is implemented and maintained

What we need from you:

• Demonstrated leadership ability with a focus on driving teams of over 50

• Previous experience in big box retail, or a multi-site leadership role in speciality retail

• A friendly, informal and consultative style when working with others

• A proven record of building service focused teams

• Experience in coaching and developing others

• The ability to support and drive change

• A strong safety awareness

• Flexibility to work rotational rosters, public holidays and weekends

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. Contact us at [email protected] and a member of the team will be in touch. 

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you'll have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and build something great together, apply today.

Please note that if your application progresses to the reference check stage, you may be required to submit a police check. If your search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.