Are you a recent graduate looking to work in the retail sector? Bunnings Warehouse is offering an exciting training and employment opportunity through their Graduate Program in Australia.
The program involves hiring candidates on fixed-term contracts with the aim of integrating them into the well-known retail chain.
Here are all the details about Bunnings Warehouse’s recruitment for young graduates and how to apply.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Bunnings Warehouse is part of the Wesfarmers Group. It was founded in Australia and has grown to become a leading retailer of home improvement and outdoor living products. With a strong presence in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, Bunnings Warehouse is a household name, providing a wide range of products and services to customers.
GRADUATE PROGRAM AT BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE
Bunnings Warehouse offers exciting hiring opportunities for young individuals interested in pursuing a career in the retail industry. The retail chain offers the Graduate Program for Retail/Logistics, a year-long work and training program designed to onboard and develop selected young talents. Specifically, Bunnings Warehouse’s hiring program is based on a Job Rotation model and consists of four phases. This program allows participants to experience six different types of activities and work alongside six different roles, with the goal of gaining in-depth knowledge of Bunnings Warehouse and the continuous evolution of the brand.
TRAINING OFFERED
In detail, the program that prepares recent graduates to work at Bunnings Warehouse is structured into the following phases:
- Store Locations: The journey begins at Bunnings Warehouse stores, where candidates will work alongside Store Operators, Sales Assistants, and Assistant Store Managers, providing support for the store’s managerial and operational activities.
- Regional Office Sales/Logistics Area: Participants will be involved in strategic activities within the Sales/Logistics Area at a Bunnings Warehouse regional office.
- Store Manager and Area Manager: Graduates will work alongside Store and Area Managers and tackle their daily challenges, learning how to achieve significant milestones together.
- Sales/Logistics Project: In the final phase of the program, selected young individuals will independently manage a logistics or sales-related project, in collaboration with their mentor and reference managers, to put into practice what they’ve learned through the Job Rotation.
Candidates in the Bunnings Warehouse Graduate Program for Retail/Logistics will not work directly with Store and Area Managers but will instead work at Distribution Centers alongside various professional roles. This will provide them with insights into the functioning of logistics platforms and product distribution activities.
ELIGIBILITY
The Bunnings Warehouse Graduate Program for Talents is open to recent graduates with a managerial mindset and a willingness to adapt to change. Additional requirements include initiative, problem-solving skills, and a sense of responsibility. It’s also important to have experience working in teams and groups during your university studies. Other desirable qualities include being a team player in various settings, such as study groups or associations, and being fluent in English, possibly with short study stays abroad.
BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE GRADUATE PROGRAM: WORK CONDITIONS
For recent graduates admitted to Bunnings Warehouse’s Graduate Program, there is a one-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of permanent employment afterward. The commitment is full-time, and any overtime worked will be compensated accordingly. The starting salary is at the third level (Retail Modern Organized Distribution National Collective Labor Agreement), with a starting annual gross salary of AUD 25,775. Working at Bunnings Warehouse is in a stimulating and positive environment that includes activities to engage employees in group activities outside of work.
CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS
Here are the current job opportunities available at Bunnings Warehouse through the Graduate Program:
- Graduate Program for Retail/Logistics Talents – Various locations across Australia.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for the Bunnings Warehouse Graduate Program for Retail/Logistics, you can do so by visiting the Careers page for recent graduates (“Work with Us”) on the company’s website. There, you will find a list of open positions. By selecting the job listing of your interest, you can click on the “Apply” button to fill out the online application form with the required information and attach your CV. For more job openings at Bunnings Warehouse and additional information about the company, you can explore their dedicated section on recruitment for positions at stores, offices, and logistics centers.