About Us

The exterior of an Officeworks store, showcasing a clear sign that reads "Officeworks," inviting customers inside.

Our story

From humble beginnings with our first store in Richmond, Victoria, in 1994, to becoming a nationwide household name, Officeworks is proud of its history of innovation, sustainability, community support, and dedication to customers, team members and partners.

Over the years

A timeline showing the development of Officeworks, highlighting key milestones and advancements.

Officeworks today

Officeworks is Australia’s leading retailer of technology, stationery, furniture, art supplies, and learning and development resources, with around 40,000 products available online as well as services like Print & Create, and Geeks2U.

Our products and services provide solutions to address changing customer needs, and inspire Australians to work, learn, create and connect. Our customers include households, students, small and medium sized businesses and schools.

Our offering is strengthened by our everyday low price credentials, supported by our price beat guarantee, wide range and best experience. Irrespective of how customers choose to shop, we’re committed to providing customers with easy, engaging, personalised omnichannel experience, including instore, online, via a national call centre or through the support of business specialists.

We’re focused on the safety, health, wellbeing, and career progression of more than 9,000 team members. And we’re committed to ensuring the long term sustainability of the business, including building and maintaining meaningful connections with the communities where we operate, fundraising for national partners and local community groups, reducing our impact on the environment, and sourcing products and services responsibly.

As part of the Wesfarmers family, Officeworks is focused on continuing to deliver satisfactory returns to shareholders over the long term. Find out about Wesfarmers, our financial performance or view annual reports here.

Our leadership team

Sarah Hunter - Managing Director

Sarah Hunter

Managing Director

Jim Berndelis - Chief Commercial Officer

Jim Berndelis

Chief Commercial Officer

Nikala Busse

Nikala Busse

Chief Information Officer

Brad Ellis - General Manager People

Brad Ellis

General Manager People

Brendan Hargreaves - Chief Financial Officer

Brendan Hargreaves

Chief Financial Officer

Brett Kelly

Brett Kelly

General Manager Store Operations & Customer Service Centre

Jessica Richmond - General Manager Customer and Online

Jessica Richmond

General Manager Customer & Online

Tom Weinmann - General Manager Supply Chain

Tom Weinmann

General Manager Supply Chain