Job Description

Buyers Assistant - Australian Design

Join David Jones as a Buyers Assistant and play an essential role in curating the fashion collections that inspire our customers across Australia and work alongside our experienced buying team to source and select the latest trends in Australian designed womenswear.

About the Opportunity

This permanent position offers you the chance to develop your career in retail buying while working with renowned local brands. You'll gain hands-on experience in product selection, vendor management, and market analysis within Australia's leading premium department store.

What You'll Do

• Support buyers in product selection and range planning across our Australian design categories
• Maintain supplier relationships and assist with vendor communications
• Analyse sales data and market trends to inform buying decisions
• Coordinate sample management and product development processes
• Assist with budget planning and inventory management
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management
• Collaborate with merchandising and marketing teams on product launches

What We're Looking For

• Genuine passion for fashion and retail trends
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Previous retail, buying, or merchandising experience preferred
• Tertiary qualification in business, fashion, or related field advantageous
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Why Work for Us?

• Unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged team driving the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
• Competitive remuneration package
• Hybrid working arrangements that support work/life balance
• Parental leave policy of 18-weeks paid leave for the primary carer, and 3-weeks paid leave for the supporting partner
• Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits
• An additional day of leave for your birthday, plus time to support charitable work
• Opportunities to contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility program and community partnerships
• Commitment to sustainability, shaping the future of modern retail
• Ongoing training and development to support your growth and ambitions

About Us

Since 1838, David Jones’ limitless quest for innovation and progress established the brand as Australia’s original influencer in fashion and lifestyle. Having revolutionised the way Australians shop, David Jones created a social centre that has inspired and created lasting memories for generations.

Today, our purpose to inspire Like No Other drives us to continue this legacy, making David Jones the destination that inspires—through experiences, products, and services like no other.

Our Thriving cultural pillars guide how we work:

• Customer Obsessed – curious, connected, and dedicated to delighting customers
• Empowered – trusted, accountable, and always learning
• Inclusive – embracing diversity, belonging, and sustainability
• Innovative – challenging, evolving, and finding smarter ways to inspire

David Jones is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an inclusive workplace that values diversity. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.