Lead Workforce Optimisation 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

As the Lead Workforce Optimisation Analyst, you will support the delivery and optimisation of Dynamic Rostering through analytics, reporting and workforce insights. You will provide key lead indicators to Operations site teams and leadership by translating complex workforce, worked hours and cost data into meaningful insights that support decision making.

What's involved:

• Support the rollout and optimisation of Dynamic Rostering through analytics, reporting and stakeholder partnership
• Delivery and articulation of complex rostering, worked hours and workforce data into simple, intuitive insights and visualisations
• Production of accurate, reliable and timely reporting on Salary & Wages costs, labour utilisation and coverage requirements
• Support forecasting strategies and improving roster accuracy through data-driven insights
• Provide analytics to support new EBA requirements including monitoring worked hours, team member patterns and compliance indicators
• Influence and partner with key stakeholders to deliver sustainable workforce outcomes
• Design and maintain dashboards and reporting solutions that enable operational leaders to make informed decisions

Who we're looking for

You are an analytical and outcome-driven problem solver who thrives on turning complex data into actionable insights. You are adaptable, commercially minded and confident working with senior stakeholders to influence workforce decisions.

You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and can balance strategic thinking with strong delivery capability, both autonomously and within a high performing team.

You’ll need:   

• Demonstrated experience in workforce management, rostering or similar field
• Strong experience building analytical models, dashboards and reporting solutions using Excel, Power BI or similar tools
• Knowledge of key data manipulation and analysis techniques
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python or similar programming languages
• Previous Knowledge of UKG or similar rostering tool.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical insights into clear business messaging

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 [email protected].

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.