Bunnings is preparing to open a new five-storey warehouse in Frenchs Forest, with 120 roles now available as part of the $48 million development.
Recruitment Underway
The upcoming Frenchs Forest warehouse is set to become the first in New South Wales with three levels of retail space. Bunnings has begun hiring around 120 full-time, part-time and casual staff across customer service, trades, warehousing, forklift operation, café service and general retail.
The warehouse will cover more than 20,000 square metres and include a café, playground, outdoor garden centre and two levels of parking for 400 vehicles.
Background of the Development
Construction began in 2023 following the demolition of an Australia Post distribution centre and a two-storey office block on the site. The $48 million project was approved by the Sydney North Planning Panel in February 2021 after discussions with Northern Beaches Council about access and design.
A modification approved in mid-2023 allowed all levels to be raised by 50 centimetres, with a reduction in the height of the second level’s warehouse space. This change did not alter the overall building height.
Store Replacements and Jobs
The new Frenchs Forest store will replace the Bunnings outlets at Warringah Mall and the Cromer Trade Centre, both scheduled to close once the new warehouse opens. Existing staff at these outlets will be offered transfers to Frenchs Forest or to other Bunnings stores in Balgowlah, Narrabeen and Belrose.
Job opportunities linked to the project extend beyond retail roles. During construction, the development supported an estimated 700 positions, with more than 120 permanent retail jobs now being recruited.
Community and Design Considerations
Concerns were raised during the approval process about potential traffic impacts at the intersection of Allambie and Rodborough Roads. To address these, vehicle access was redirected to Rodborough Road, with new traffic lights planned.
There were also design adjustments, including a reduction in logo sizes by 33 per cent on one façade, the removal of hammer motifs and limits on the building’s green colour scheme.
National Expansion
The Frenchs Forest warehouse joins more than 310 Bunnings outlets across Australia. It follows other recent openings, including a store in Portland, Victoria, in June 2025, and the planned reopening of the Oxley warehouse in Brisbane this September after flood damage.
Outlook
The Frenchs Forest Bunnings warehouse is expected to open in late 2025, introducing a new format to the region. Recruitment is now underway, with positions open to applicants of all ages and backgrounds.
Published 21-Aug-2025
