Title:  Category Assistant

About us

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.

About the role

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong communicator
• Keen to build a long-term career in Category Management
• Enjoy hybrid working from our Chadstone Support Office

We have an exciting opportunity to join our innovative Merchandise team, supporting the Category Manager for TV/Audio, Cables and Charge across a wide range of end-to-end category activities.

Working with some of the biggest and most exciting brands in the world, you’ll help bring products to life, ensure promotions land accurately, and keep the category running smoothly.

This role is heavily data-focused, from analysing trends and validating product information to managing pricing, website content and product lifecycle processes, your accuracy and organisation will make a real impact. You’ll also liaise regularly with suppliers, stores and internal stakeholders, building trusted relationships and ensuring seamless execution.

Bring our Audio and TV products to life—ensuring our offers look great, our promotions land flawlessly, and our customers see the very best of what we have to offer.

A large part of your day will be data‑focused, so you’ll love diving into spreadsheets, validating information, and using data to support decision‑making. You’re confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and comfortable working with financials and analysis.

You’ll also play a key role in coordinating end‑to‑end projects and engaging with stakeholders across the business—keeping everyone informed, aligned and moving in the right direction.

And you won’t be doing it alone. Your Hiring Manager is committed to supporting your development, helping you build capability and confidence as you grow within the role and this dynamic category.

About you

We’re looking for someone with at least two years’ experience in a retail or store support role who brings strong administrative strengths, exceptional attention to detail, and a genuine love of data.

You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple priorities with confidence, accuracy and great time management.

Leverage your attention to detail and initiative to proactively coordinate the daily tasks required to effectively support the management of our offering.

Financially savvy, you enjoy numbers and have established computer skills, comfortable using Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Our culture

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:

• We’re all about giving you the flexibility you need to keep things balanced to suit your individual needs. 
• Enjoy generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the wider Wesfarmers brands.
• Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health.
• Our Growing Families Policy supports team members during the exciting and challenging times of expanding their family
• We prioritise safety, mental health and wellbeing, offering access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as other ongoing programs
• Our Flexible Public Holidays Policy supports those who observe cultural or religious holidays different from the standard public holidays in Australia
• Take advantage of outstanding learning and development programs to support your career growth
• Explore fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

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.

Interested in applying?    

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete an online assessment comprising of game based assessments and video interview questions. This will take approximately 20 minutes and will need to be completed within 48 hours of submitting your application. Once you've completed it, you’ll receive a personalised insight report which will tell you a little bit more about yourself.