4 Department Manager jobs in Australia
Department Manager - Fashion
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About the Client
Join a leading global fashion retailer known for setting trends and delivering quality, on-trend collections to a diverse customer base. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and progression, this is a brand that invests in its people and champions internal growth.
About the Role
We are seeking a driven and dynamic Department Manager to lead the menswear team in a high-profile retail environment. You'll oversee daily operations, drive sales performance, deliver outstanding customer experiences, and coach your team to success. This role is hands-on, requiring strong organisation, commercial awareness, and a passion for fashion.
What You Will Do
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Lead, train, and motivate a high-performing team to exceed service and sales targets
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Manage stock flow, VM, and replenishment to maximise department efficiency
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Deliver exceptional customer service, resolving queries with confidence
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Monitor commercial performance and implement action plans to achieve KPIs
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Support recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning within your team
What You Will Bring
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Prior leadership experience in retail management
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Strong commercial and operational acumen
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Ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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A passion for fashion, styling, and customer engagement
What's in it for You!
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Competitive base salary of $66K + Super
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Rotational roster offering work-life balance
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Ongoing training and career progression opportunities within a global fashion giant
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Be part of a collaborative, fast-paced, and fashion-forward culture
- Additional leave for your birthday
Ready to take your retail leadership to the next level? Apply today and step into a role where you can influence, inspire, and grow
Recruiter: Dannielle Zwirek | Reference:
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DAIRY DEPARTMENT MANAGER
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Supabarn is a market leading independent grocer, focused on quality and delivering an exceptional experience to its customers. We are seeking to recruit an experienced Dairy Department Manager to join our Sans Souci Store.
The successful applicant will have management experience in a large format supermarket, as well as:
* Experience in managing a dairy or grocery department
* A desire to provide the best customer experience at all times
* A leadership style that takes charge of your team and not be afraid to make tough decisions
* Experience in business planning, budgeting, working to KPI's and rostering
* Strong communication skills
* Reliability and honesty
* Ability to work well in a fast paced environment
In return Supabarn offers an attractive salary package plus bonus, as well as a fantastic opportunity for the right person to develop their retail career with a growing retailer.
All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence and only successful applicants will be contacted.
Department Manager - Australia
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Team Leadership and Supervision:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of employees within the department.Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively.Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, expectations, and updates.Operational Management:
Oversee daily operations of the department to ensure efficiency and productivity.Monitor inventory levels and manage stock replenishment.Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.Customer Service:
Provide excellent customer service by addressing customer inquiries, complaints, and issues.Train staff on customer service best practices.Implement strategies to enhance the customer experience.Sales and Profitability:
Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve departmental sales targets.Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.Manage department budgets and control costs to maximize profitability.Merchandising and Visual Presentation:
Ensure the department is well-organized, clean, and visually appealing.Plan and execute product displays and promotions.Coordinate with the merchandising team to maintain an attractive product range.Staff Development and Training:
Identify training needs and provide ongoing coaching and development for team members.Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.Health and Safety:
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.Conduct regular safety inspections and address any issues promptly.Promote a culture of safety within the department.Reporting and Administration:
Prepare and submit regular reports on department performance, including sales, inventory, and staffing.Maintain accurate records of employee attendance, scheduling, and payroll.Handle administrative tasks related to department management.RequirementsEducation:
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, retail management, or a related field is preferred.Experience:
Several years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably within the same industry.Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing a successful team.Skills:
Strong leadership and team management skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Analytical and problem-solving abilities.Proficiency in using retail management software and MS Office applications.Strong organizational and multitasking skills.Personal Attributes:
Customer-focused mindset.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.High level of integrity and professionalism.Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.Benefits Bonuses: Performance-based bonuses and incentives. Health Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance coverage. Retirement Benefits: Superannuation contributions. Paid Leave: Generous paid leave, including annual leave, sick leave, and parental leave. Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement.Department Manager - Alice Springs
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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 fewFree standard OnePass membershipAccess to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of genderFun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunitiesWe’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 to the 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 reportsSet an example of best service and support the team to deliver friendly and helpful advice to customersCoach the team on the right service behavioursAssist with inducting and training the teamEnsure 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, an individual with a strong passion for customer service and merchandising standards.
This role is results focussed, therefore the ability to achieve results by working closely with your team is a must and you are approachable and confident when interacting with team and customers.
You’ll Need
Previous experience supervising a team in a fast-paced environmentProven ability to coach and develop others, providing feedback and getting the best out of a teamAbility to be on your feet assisting with customers across a wide range of retail hoursHold an open, honest, and respectful communication styleHave 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, 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)
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
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 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, 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.
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