Site Manager

Bunnings

Bunnings Site Manager leading large teams, warehouse operations, sales and stock performance. Driving safety, EBIT growth and community engagement across Melbourne’s southeast warehouses.

Posted 8/19/2026full-time🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing large teams and driving sales growth within a high-volume warehouse environment. Proven expertise in inventory management, safety compliance, and stakeholder engagement to optimize operational performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership Of Large Teams (100+)Sales Growth And Margin OptimizationInventory Management And Stock IntegrityHealth And Safety ComplianceStakeholder Engagement And Influence

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Hard Skills

Sales ManagementInventory ControlCost ManagementPerformance MeasurementShrink ReductionCustomer Service MonitoringBusiness EBIT OwnershipCoaching And DevelopmentStrategic PlanningOperational Efficiency

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipInfluencing SkillsAccountabilityCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Retail Industry ExperienceHigh-Volume OperationsDIY/Building Industry InterestCommunity EngagementSafety Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the ongoing daily operations, sales and high-volume stock management within the warehouse
Report directly to the Regional Manager
Lead and develop a team of 120+
Collaborate with Assistant Site Managers, Department Managers, Supervisors, Team Members and Forklift Drivers
Engage with local stores and Trade Centres to support the wider area group
Develop local strategies and business plans supporting long-term warehouse growth
Monitor and measure customer service levels
Liaise with Commercial Sales teams, Distribution Centres, Fulfilment Centres and Bunnings Support Office
Manage warehouse stock levels, sales capabilities, Health & Safety procedures, and products and services
Foster a high-performing leadership team through coaching, alignment and performance conversations
Build a culture of recognition, accountability and development
Support injury management, compliance and ongoing safety coaching
Hold 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
Reduce shrink, deliver accurate stocktakes and maintain inventory integrity
Engage the local community and identify opportunities for community events and projects
Work a minimum 1-in-3 weekend roster and some public holidays

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be age 15 or over to apply
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
Strong leadership and influencing skills
Ability to influence multiple stakeholders and understand KPIs and exceed customer expectations
Interest in the DIY/building industry recommended
Background checks may be required, including police, employment, medical and qualification checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks
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
Annual festive gifts
Discounted food and drinks at Bunnings Cafe
Travelling store team member opportunities
Career development pathways
Inclusive workplace culture
Support for workplace adjustments