People and Culture Partner

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:

Due to a recent internal promotion we have an opportunity to join Bunnings as a People and Culture Partner. As part of the QLD People & Culture team, you will work in a small but dynamic team providing support, guidance and HR business advice and partnership to our leaders.

You will have access to various Centre's of Excellence to drive and deliver great people outcomes and solutions for your stakeholder groups.

You will be the face of the People team to your customers, providing strategic guidance in ER/IR, talent management, diversity and inclusion initiatives and strategic workforce planning. 

Bunnings offers a hybrid, flexible working environment, with options to be based in Lower Brisbane or the Gold Coast. There will be a requirement to travel across our store network in QLD and Northern NSW, therefore a valid Driver's Licence is required.

What's involved:

• Build leadership competency and capability through coaching  

• Execute Strategic talent management  

• Lead cyclical employee life cycle activities 

• Coach, guide and manage employee relations issues in your area

• Champion our diversity and inclusion strategy and culture 

• Provide guidance and ensure compliance with relevant legislative, policy and process requirements 

Who we're looking for: 

You will have a background in HR, with a good understanding around employee relations and experience with the talent lifecycle stages and process. You'll have strong stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and empower leaders across the business, effectively manage employee performance and mitigate risk.

You'll also have a high level of emotional intelligence and resilience; being able to operate effectively in a fast-paced and litigious environment, with the overall aim of promoting a positive workplace culture.

You'll need:

• A tertiary qualification in Law, HR, business, Commerce, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline (preferred)

• Proven experience working in a HR business partner or HR Advisor role, ideally within a multi-site organisation (3 years minimum preferred)

• Sound knowledge of employee relations legislation

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A track record of taking initiative and achieving pragmatic outcome

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.