Area Manager

About us

At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10,000 team members and a national footprint of more than 173 retail stores Australia wide – we're focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We're about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We're about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We're about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We're about making a difference.

About the role  
Turn strategy into action, drive store performance, people development, and operational excellence across our Store teams in Perth.
 

As an Area Manager, you'll bring our strategy to life by leading store performance, people, and operations. Based in Perth, you'll spend most of your week in stores (around four days a week) and visiting multiple locations to support Store Leaders and their teams with a portfolio of approx.  ­­­10 stores.

You'll coach, mentor, and empower Store Leaders to deliver strong commercial outcomes, a safe and engaging workplace, and exceptional customer experiences. From driving P&L performance and managing shrinkage to building future leaders and strengthening our safety-first culture, you'll make a real impact every day.

As an Area Manager, you will:

• Champion safety, wellbeing, and compliance across every store
• Inspire and coach Store Leaders to deliver outstanding results and bring "Our Way" to life
• Drive P&L success – hitting sales, margin, and EBIT targets with confidence
• Build high-performing, motivated teams with strong succession plans for the future
• Collaborate with support teams to elevate stock management, service, and operational excellence
• Lead change with purpose and positivity, creating a customer-first culture that thrives

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager for WA/QLD, the role involves some travel, including occasional overnight stays.

We're looking for a hands-on, high-energy leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to bring out the best in people. You understand what exceptional service looks like, you're commercially savvy, and you can navigate a P&L with confidence. Explaining EBIT? Easy. Making quick, data-driven decisions? That's your superpower.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you

About you

You're a people-first leader with a sharp commercial thinking. Thriving in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment, you know how to balance strategic business thinking with genuine care and coaching. Hands-on and proactive, you're never afraid to roll up your sleeves to deliver results that matter.  In addition, you will bring:

• 5+ years' experience in a senior multi-site retail or hospitality management role with a background in retail, supermarkets, or hospitality area management will set you up for success.
• Strong P&L ownership and financial acumen (you know your way around EBIT)
• Proven success in leading large, diverse teams across multiple locations
• Strong communication and influencing skills – you know how to get buy-in
• A focus on safety, performance, and service excellence
• A solutions mindset – you find ways to make things work, not reasons they can't

Our culture

If you're searching for an organisation that's truly committed to its people, where you can thrive in a culture of togetherness, then join Officeworks and let's make bigger things happen – for all of us  We celebrate our teams' uniqueness by offering genuine team member benefits to the Officeworks family:

• We're all about giving you the flexibility you need to keep things balanced to suit your individual needs. 
• Enjoy generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the wider Wesfarmers brands.
• Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health.
• Our Growing Families Policy supports team members during the exciting and challenging times of expanding their family
• We prioritise safety, mental health and wellbeing, offering access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as other ongoing programs
• OurFlexible Public Holidays Policy supports those who observe cultural or religious holidays different from the standard public holidays in Australia
• Take advantage of outstanding learning and development programs to support your career growth
• Explore fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve.  We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team.  We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.

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