Community Lead

**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

**We are seeking a Community Lead to join the Bunnings Corporate Affairs team.**

**About the role**

If you’re passionate about making a difference and love bringing people together, this is your chance to lead community initiatives that matter. We are currently looking for a Community Lead, you’ll help shape and deliver programs that connect our stores, teams and customers with causes that count—across Australia and New Zealand.

You’ll be joining a team that’s collaborative, purpose-driven and always looking for better ways to support our communities. With plenty of variety and visibility, this role offers _a million ways to make an impact _—and the chance to grow your skills in a fast-paced, people-first environment.

The role is a 12-month parental leave fixed term contract. The role will be based at our National support office in Burnley and is working full time hours Monday to Friday.

**What’s involved**

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

- Lead the planning and rollout of strategic community campaigns and partnerships.
- Work closely with store teams, marketing, operations and external partners to bring initiatives to life.
- Build strong relationships with organisations like FightMND and Share the Dignity, as well as local community groups.
- Support sustainability reporting and respond to feedback from customers and team members.
- Analyse community activity across the network to spot opportunities and share insights.
- Help manage risks and support crisis response planning when needed.
- Travel occasionally and work flexibly to support events and activations.

**About You**

You’re someone who thrives on connection—whether it’s with store teams, community partners or cross-functional colleagues. You’re curious, proactive and comfortable juggling multiple priorities. You bring a calm, solutions-focused mindset and a genuine interest in community impact.

You’ll be joining a team that values openness, teamwork and trust. We share ideas freely, support each other through challenges, and celebrate the wins—big and small.

**What you’ll need**

To hit the ground running, you’ll bring:

- Tertiary qualifications in PR, Communications, Marketing or Business
- Experience in corporate communications, marketing or not-for-profit sectors would be ideal
- Strong writing and storytelling skills across different channels.
- Experience managing projects from concept to delivery.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Solid planning and time management skills.
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work independently when needed.

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

**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.
- 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._