Department Manager

Department Manager - Smithfield Cairns QLD Join to apply for the Department Manager - Smithfield Cairns QLD role at Bunnings 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 As a Department Manager you will demonstrate a high level of energy and a real passion for leading a diverse team in a fast‑paced retail environment. Your work will provide meaningful contribution in the achievement of day‑to‑day coaching of teams to drive business performance outcomes. Creating memorable experiences for our customers is something you focus on every day. Your store will be your pride and joy – you'll use visual merchandising to your best advantage, aligning this to store marketing plans. This role will involve some public holiday and weekend work. What’s Involved Lead a team of direct reports Set an example of best service and support the team to deliver friendly and helpful advice to customers Coach the team on the right service behaviours Assist with inducting and training the team Ensure that merchandising standards fit with business requirements Who We're Looking For Our ideal candidate will have previous retail leadership experience, leading a department or similar, and a strong passion for customer service and merchandising standards. This role is results‑focused; therefore the ability to achieve results by working closely with your team is a must and you should be approachable and confident when interacting with team and customers. You’ll Need Previous experience supervising a team in a fast‑paced environment Proven ability to coach and develop others, providing feedback and getting the best out of a team Ability to be on your feet assisting customers across a wide range of retail hours Hold an open, honest, and respectful communication style Have an eagerness to learn about new products. When you’re ready to give this opportunity a Red Hot Go, all you’ll need to do is: Submit an application and complete an online chat interview (20 minutes) If successful, the next step includes an online video interview (15 minutes) If you’re a match, we’ll invite you to an onsite meet and greet with our leaders (30 minutes) 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. 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 older 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr