Head of Analytics

**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

At Bunnings, we’re on a mission to transform how data and AI shape decisions, improve customer experiences, and create business value at scale. We are seeking a **Head of Analytics & Machine Learning**to lead this transformation, embedding advanced analytics, machine learning, and self-service BI across the enterprise.

**The Role**

As Head of Analytics & Machine Learning, you’ll define and execute our analytics and ML strategy, building a modern, scalable platform on **Azure and Snowflake**. You’ll drive adoption of **Power BI self-service**, operationalise ML models, and enable teams across Bunnings to use data as a strategic asset. This role blends **strategic leadership with hands-on expertise**, ensuring measurable business outcomes while fostering a strong culture of data literacy and innovation.

You’ll lead a team of **data scientists, ML engineers, BI specialists and developers**, supported by partnerships with OneDigital, Flybuys, vendors, and SaaS/cloud providers.

**What You’ll Do**
- Define and deliver the analytics & ML strategy aligned to business priorities.
- Build and maintain a secure, scalable platform using **Azure, Snowflake, and MLOps frameworks**.
- Lead the rollout of **self-service analytics with Power BI**, driving adoption and governance.
- Translate business opportunities into actionable data products, insights, and ML solutions.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable, customer-focused outcomes.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing analytics and ML team.
- Ensure governance, compliance, and ethical AI practices.
- Stay ahead of emerging tech and trends in analytics, ML, and AI.

**About You**

You are a visionary leader with a proven track record in BI, advanced analytics, and machine learning at enterprise scale. You thrive on influencing senior stakeholders, shaping strategy, and driving adoption of new ways of working.

**You’ll bring**:

- 15+ years’ experience leading data and analytics teams in complex environments.
- Deep expertise in **BI, ML, data platforms, and cloud ecosystems**(Azure, Snowflake preferred).
- Strong understanding of **data modelling, SQL, data lakes, and governance frameworks**.
- Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to inspire teams, manage competing priorities, and lead through change.

**Why Bunnings?**

We’re building the best data and AI capability in Australian retail. Here, you’ll have the scale, resources, and support to deliver **transformational impact**while working in a collaborative, people-first culture guided by **integrity, respect, teamwork, achievement, and innovation**.

**Join us and lead the future of analytics and AI at Bunnings.**

**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._