Corporate Development Analyst

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:

The role of the Corporate Development Analyst is to co-ordinate and complete the preparation of Capital Expenditure Proposals for new stores, upgrades, merchandising initiatives, and other major projects for Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Corporate Development Head of Network Projects, the Corporate Development Analyst is a key stakeholder to ensure optimal commercial outcomes are achieved for capital expenditure projects greater than $5 million in relation to store network changes.

As the Corporate Development Analyst, you can expect to: 

• Prepare feasibility assessments of major capital projects over $5.0 million
• Prepare capital evaluation proposals for submission to senior executives, the Bunnings Board and Wesfarmers Board
• Provide value-add analysis of capital evaluation proposals to ensure effective and efficient decision-making by senior executives
• Reporting of capital projects approved to senior executives and the Bunnings Board
• Review and assessment of outcomes of major capital projects following implementation
• Monitor and report on local and international retail peers
• Support in the research and development of new business opportunities
• Report on key economic insights, identifying key drivers
• Develop / enhance systems, processes and procedures that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of decision-making within the business

You'll need: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline
• CA/CPA qualified (and/or equivalent) or currently studying towards this
• 3-6 years financial experience – Retail & Customer Service industries highly regarded
• Retail experience in commercially orientated role beneficial
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Proven exposure in environment where commercial judgement skills are utilised
• Strong communication & stakeholder management skills and inspire proactive action across all business functions to drive commercial outcomes

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 proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we're here to inspire people to have a red hot go Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you're ready to have a go, 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.