Regional Manager

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’re seeking an experienced Regional Manager to lead and support our stores across the Sydney metro and southern Sydney.

This region offers an exciting opportunity for a leader who enjoys building strong community connections while delivering consistent, high quality outcomes across multiple locations. The successful candidate will be Sydney based and comfortable with regular travel to stores within the region.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager of Store Operations, this role plays a key part in shaping performance, culture and capability across New South Wales.

As Regional Manager, you’ll provide clear direction and support to align priorities across the region, contribute strategically to the division’s vision and broader business agenda, and ensure operational excellence is delivered every day. You’ll lead, coach and empower a team of Site Managers, creating a positive, inclusive and high performing environment that supports growth and development.

This is a strategic and hands on leadership role, well suited to someone who values collaboration, builds strong relationships, leads through change with confidence, and delivers outstanding customer, safety and commercial outcomes.

What’s involved

• Leading, supporting and developing Site Managers to deliver strong operational and customer outcomes
• Aligning priorities and ways of working to ensure consistency across the region
• Influencing and delivering divisional and business priorities with clarity and purpose
• Championing a safe, inclusive and values‑led workplace that supports wellbeing and compliance
• Driving store performance through thoughtful planning, commercial insight and effective execution
• Leading and embedding change, programs and operational initiatives
• Strengthening operational consistency, efficiency and brand standards across all locations
• Identifying and nurturing talent, supporting career pathways and building strong succession plans
• Assisting to grow our commercial (trade) part of Bunnings

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated experience (5–10 years) leading multi‑site retail teams
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to positively influence outcomes
• A strategic mindset, balanced with a willingness to be present and hands‑on when needed
• A coaching‑led leadership style with strong communication skills
• A collaborative, inclusive approach and the ability to partner effectively across the business
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to leading change and improving performance
• You have the proven ability to drive performance with a strong track record of achieving results
• Proven track record of delivery strong safety outcomes and driving safe work behaviours

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.