Our Culture and Values

Our people are Woolworths. So let's hear what a few of them have to say about us.

High profile... you bet, challenging... of course
“I've always found Woolworths an exciting company. Everyone shares a uniform vision of where we want to be. And the exciting part is the continuous change, innovation and improvements taking place, which are all aimed at getting us there faster.”
General Manager's Assistant

The opportunities are endless and the people great
“Driving success through people, developing their strengths and overcoming any weaknesses, is vital. To succeed, I know I have to be target and results obsessed, lead by example, live and breathe 'sales customer'. It's good for the business and good for my career.”
Store Manager

It's challenging, constantly changing, demanding but very rewarding and fun
“Working with, and through, colleagues at all levels within the company, it's challenging, constantly changing, demanding but very rewarding and fun.”
Buyer

The ability to grow a team is absolutely vital to success
“I am big on trust and honesty; and believe that passion and a desire are key ingredients to succeed.”
General Manager

Woolworths is fun, interesting and challenging...and I feel I can make a difference
“The thing I like most about Woolworths is that you are allowed to manage, make your own decisions and live with the consequences.”
Inventory Manager

Woolworths rewards people who are driven and want to succeed
“My personal experiences energise me to work hard in the knowledge that more opportunities will come my way.”
Store Manager

I love coming to work... because the people I work with are fantastic
“I love getting the best out of people and seeing a smile on the face of colleagues and customers alike.”
Assistant Manager

Woolworths is about being there for the customer
“The Woolworths environment, the atmosphere, the professional fun approach is quite simply...unique. It's all about the people you work with, the 'one for all, all for one' commitment, the team.”
Human Resources Manager

Our Core Values

We are product obsessed
We are obsessed about great product that beats our competitors. By understanding our suppliers, how product is made, distributed and displayed, we know how to make most money.

We simplify
We are clear about what we are doing and why - if we can do it more simply, we will.

We are innovative
We are restless about improvement, and will always find a way to make things happen quickly.

We are classless
We understand all families and the role that we play in their lives. Whatever the budget, we make it easy to buy great products.

We have pride
We display pride that for five generations we have been at the heart of family life. We each take responsibility to make sure that the families of tomorrow will have the benefit of Woolworths in their lives.