Industry Relations And Policy Manager

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- 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:
We have a newly created role for an Industry Relations and Policy Manager in our corporate affairs team Reporting to our Head of Government and Industry this is a fantastic key leadership opportunity for the next step in your career. This role can be based in our national support office in Melbourne or also out of Canberra - please note we don't have an office in Canberra so there would be a requirement for regular travel to Melbourne as part of this role.

Leading a small team, this role will build and maintain strong relationships with key industry bodies, associations and stakeholders relevant to our operations. There will be a focus on monitoring and influencing policy developments and advocating Bunnings' interests. This is a role which will help to create a favourable external environment that supports Bunnings' strategic objectives and fosters positive industry relationships.

Day to day some of the activities you will be focused on developing and building strong relationships with key industry associations and government officials. You will be responsible for monitoring and analysing policy developments and assess their potential impact on our business as well as representing Bunnings at any industry events, conferences and meetings. You will prepare policy submissions, position papers and briefing materials and look to provide timely policy advice internally to our stakeholders.

You'll need:

- Ideally you are degree qualified in public policy, political science, law etc and have recent practical experience working within government relations, public affairs
- Any experience in a similar role within the retail industry would be advantageous
- You have led, coached and developed teams in your career - you are strategic but also still happy to be hands on when needed with your team
- You bring with you experience developing and executing successful industry relations strategies and a strong understanding of the Australia political and regulatory landscape
- You have proven ability to analyse policy and legislation and to assess its impact on business operations

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

Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. Contact us at

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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 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._