Executive Assistant to Director of Operations

At Bunnings, you’ll make a positive difference to our business and beyond.

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand and 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, Bunnings caters for consumer and commercial customers.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work.

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support our Director of Operations and Operations team. The successful candidate will provide a high level of administrative support and will often act as a point of contact for the Director of Operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing communications on behalf of the Director of Operations to the Leadership teams and Executive teams and wider business
• Handel confidential information with discretion
• Acting as a point of contact for internal/external customers and redirecting enquiries where necessary
• Triaging core communications and meeting requests to ensure the time of those supported is optimized
• Organizing and Planning meetings
• Efficient diary management of the director
• Coordinate and manage travel arrangements
• Conducting and preparing research that the Director may require
• Aiding team members and other leaders across the business where required or requested
• Assisting with the team to organize events within the department

Qualifications:

• Experience with computer systems, including internal systems and Microsoft systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong understanding of the business in detail with be highly regarded

Position-related Capabilities:

• Well-developed time management skills
• Strong organization skills
• Proactive and shows initiative
• Demonstrates a high level of professional discretion and confidentiality
• Collaborating and coordination skills

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

There’s so much on offer when you’re part of the team. Our flexible and informal work environment helps bring balance between work and home. Then there’s the fun stuff like team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands, incentives, discounts from corporate partners (such as private health insurance) and cost price food and drinks at the Bunnings café. We also offer 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender, and you will have the opportunity to create a real difference in your community and environment. Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter.

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.