This is a Area Manager | BIG W | VIC role with Woolworths Group based in Cheltenham East, VIC, AU Woolworths Group Role Seniority - mid level More about the Area Manager | BIG W | VIC role at Woolworths Group Partner across the BIGW ecosystem to drive our strategy and deliver transformational experiences Coach and lead 15 stores across Melbourne and regional VIC to ensure strong foundational retail experiences are being delivered Multi-site role that requires travel but also supports hybrid working arrangements Welcome to BIG W For over 50 years, we’ve been helping Aussie families find those little wins. Who makes it all happen? Our team. They’re our biggest asset, the heart of everything we do. From new ideas to big energy and genuine care, they bring it every day, on every shift, at every shelf and in every customer moment. We’re part of the largest Australian employer group, a community icon, and our scale opens the door to career possibilities as big as your ambition. Whether you’re on the shop floor, in one of our dynamic support offices, or a bustling distribution centre, we’ll back you to grow, make an impact, and feel proud to be part of something that truly matters. Think you’d look good in blue? A career at BIG W could be the perfect gig for you. What You’ll Do As we continue to invest in our team, customers and store network we are recruiting for an Area Manager in VIC. Our Area Managers make a real difference for families, by driving our transformation, and activating our purpose, by coaching and empowering Store Leadership Teams and collaborating end to end across the BIGW ecosystem. You will: Deliver foundational & transformational retail experiences by bringing strategic initiatives to life through strong and consistent quarterly end to end planning. Coach & empower Store Leadership Teams, centered around planning and improving the capability of team (commercial acumen, strategic thinking & analytical insight, team leadership & change management). Operate horizontally at a national level by contributing across the ecosystem on the design of core programs of work and embedding them into the stores' operating rhythm. Create a purpose led and engaging team environment where everyone feels safe and that they belong. Build a pipeline of future leaders, identifying and coaching talent and supporting a strong succession pipeline for the state / nation. Make a real difference to communities that we serve by actively contributing to national and local partnerships. Trust and verify foundational retail fundamentals (process, routines, compliance & safety) are being delivered across stores, deep diving on focus stores only. Our Area Managers are multi-site roles and require travel across the state. What You’ll Bring Strong team leadership; building and developing diverse, highly engaged teams who perform at their best through coaching, development and feedback. Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking; actively seeking to discover, adapt and innovate. Analytical insight; understands the unlock of data and seeks to continually improve own and other’s understanding. Influencing skills: able to build strong relationships to exchange ideas, resources and end to end working to ensure purposeful and store led decision making Experience in a retail leadership role is essential, big box preferred but not essential. We value flexibility and will consider part time, job share or other flexible options to enable these roles to meet your work/life commitments. What you’ll experience Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work: Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work. A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network. A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder App and access to our partner Grace Papers for support on managing your career while balancing family commitments Attractive remuneration package, including base salary, performance-based incentive schemes and motor vehicle allowance. Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000 bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless. Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process. See how we’re creating better experiences together, for a better tomorrow Discover more opportunities with Woolworths Group Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Woolworths Group team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Partnering across the BIG W ecosystem Coaching and leading stores ✈️ Traveling and supporting hybrid work Key Strengths Team leadership Commercial acumen Analytical insight Influencing skills Retail leadership experience A Final Note: This is a role with Woolworths Group not with Hatch.
