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
Due to internal progression within our team, we are seeking a workplace relations specialist or lawyer to join one of Australia’s favourite brands.
Reporting to the Workplace Relations Manager, you will work closely with our People and Culture, People Advisory, Finance and Technology teams as well as Operations leaders and senior stakeholders.
You will undertake a variety of complex and challenging work, in a supportive environment that offers flexibility and growth opportunities.

What’s involved:

• Support the resolution of employment disputes and claims
• Develop and implement business improvement and compliance projects that promote a positive environment for our team
• End to end involvement in enterprise bargaining, including agreement drafting, negotiation and implementation
• Be a part of Bunnings’ tech transformation through the implementation of our people systems (including Service Now, Workday and UKG)
• Get involved in the negotiation of Bunnings’ 2026 Retail Enterprise Agreement, covering 45,000 team members across Australia

Who we’re looking for
You’ll be a passionate and skilled workplace relations professional with well-developed people skills, that enable you to build strong relationships with stakeholders and influence decisions.

You’ll ideally have:

• Demonstrated experience working in a workplace/employee relations lawyer or specialist role (in-house, industry association or law firm)
• Ability to prepare and communicate concise reports and presentations to senior leaders
• Ability to see work through to completion, whether individually or as part of a team
• A sound understanding of the practical application of modern awards and enterprise agreements and their implementation in people systems

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative team. We strive to provide a flexible, fun and inclusive working environment where team feel safe, valued and are provided with ongoing development opportunities.
We offer competitive remuneration (including short and long term incentives) and have a flexible and hybrid working arrangement (three days in the office, two at home).
Come join us!
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. If you have the experience, skills and a passion to grow but don’t necessarily nail every single point in the job description, please still apply. Contact us at
jobs@bunnings.com.au
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 if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment 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

Please refer the Job description for details