At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.
Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10,000 team members and a national footprint of more than 173 retail stores Australia wide – we’re focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We’re about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We’re about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We’re about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We’re about making a difference.
As an Area Manager, you’ll bring our strategy to life by leading store performance, people, and operations. Based in Perth, you’ll spend most of your week in stores (around four days a week) and visiting multiple locations to support Store Leaders and their teams with a portfolio of approximately 10 stores each.
We’re currently recruiting for two Area Manager opportunities — with one role overseeing stores North of the River and the other South of the River
You’ll coach, mentor, and empower Store Leaders to deliver strong commercial outcomes, a safe and engaging workplace, and exceptional customer experiences. From driving P&L performance and managing shrinkage to building future leaders and strengthening our safety-first culture, you’ll make a real impact every day.
As an Area Manager, you will:
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager for WA/QLD, the role involves some travel, including occasional overnight stays.
We’re looking for a hands-on, high-energy leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to bring out the best in people. You understand what exceptional service looks like, you’re commercially savvy, and you can navigate a P&L with confidence. Explaining EBIT? Easy. Making quick, data-driven decisions? That’s your superpower.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
You’re a people-first leader with a sharp commercial thinking. Thriving in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment, you know how to balance strategic business thinking with genuine care and coaching. Hands-on and proactive, you’re never afraid to roll up your sleeves to deliver results that matter. In addition, you will bring:
Experience in retail, supermarkets, or hospitality area management will set you up for success.
If you’re searching for an organisation that’s truly committed to its people, where you can thrive in a culture of togetherness, then join Officeworks and let’s make bigger things happen – for all of us! We celebrate our teams’ uniqueness by offering genuine team member benefits to the Officeworks family:
At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team. We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.
Since opening our doors in Richmond, Victoria, in 1994, Officeworks has been passionate about helping make bigger things happen.
Our products support Australian households and businesses to work, learn, create and connect. From technology, stationery and furniture to art supplies, learning and development resources and services like Print & Create and on-site tech support with Geeks2U.
Customers know and trust us for our commitment to everyday low prices, widest range and great service, no matter how they choose to shop.
People and the planet are at the heart of what we do. We recognise we have an important role to play in the lives of our team members, and in the local communities where we live and work.
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