Wesfarmers

Company Overview

Website: https://www.wesfarmers.com.au/

Wesfarmers – a diversified corporate 

From its origins in 1914 as a Western Australian farmers’ cooperative, Wesfarmers has grown into one of Australia’s largest listed companies. With headquarters in Perth, it’s diverse business operations cover: home improvement, outdoor living products and supply of building materials; general merchandise and apparel; office and technology products; retailing and provision of health, beauty and wellness products and services; 
management of a retail subscription program and shared data asset; wholesale distribution of pharmaceutical goods; manufacturing and distribution of chemicals and fertilisers; participation in an integrated lithium joint venture, including operation of a mine and concentrator, and development of a refinery; industrial and safety product distribution; gas processing and distribution; and management of the Group’s investments. Wesfarmers is one of Australia’s largest employers with approximately 120,000 team members and has a shareholder base of more than 495,000.

The primary objective of Wesfarmers is to deliver satisfactory returns to shareholders through financial discipline and strong management of a diversified portfolio of businesses.

The company aims to achieve this by:

• anticipating the needs of our customers and delivering competitive goods and services
• looking after our team members and providing a safe, fulfilling work environment
• engaging fairly with our suppliers, and sourcing ethically and sustainably
• supporting the communities in which we operate
• taking care of the environment
• acting with integrity and honesty in all of our dealings

Our values 

We believe the only true sustainable advantage is the quality and performance of our people. Each Wesfarmers division operates as a separate business and therefore has a distinct culture. However, there are four core values that drive all of our businesses and shape our culture as a whole:

Integrity

• Acting honestly and ethically in all dealings
• Reinforcing a culture of doing what is right

Openness

• Openness and honesty in reporting, feedback and ideas
• Accepting that people make mistakes and seeking to learn from them

Accountability

• Decision-making authority in divisions
• Accountability for performance
• Protecting and enhancing our reputation

Entrepreneurial Spirit

• Adopt an owner mindset 
• Encourage our teams to identify opportunities and apply commercial and financial acumen to support calculated risk-taking
• Encourage our teams to take the initiative and pursue new and innovative ways of delivering value 

Our culture 

We’re results focused, but we’re a business that cares. Here we are less about titles and more about everyone playing a valuable role. We provide autonomy and space with freedom to operate, quickly learning from mistakes because we know they are part of the way forward. We’re curious, open minded, and collaborative. And although we’re thought leaders, we’re humble, and willing to share knowledge and learn from one another. 

We know that diversity fosters greater innovation and better customer connection, so we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment. 

For more information, visit our website at www.wesfarmers.com.au