"Farmers have helped mould and shape my career in the fashion industry. They have offered me excellent ongoing support and training to develop my role from in store, to my dream job as a buyer. I have been offered excellent opportunities to work with the country’s best buyers who have mentored me and helped me to achieve my own career goals."
Victoria Powley Acting Buyer
"I started with the company 10 years ago as a Loss Prevention Associate. It was something I was really good at and eventually I worked my way up to a Loss Prevention Manager and from there I slotted into the Regional Loss Prevention Manager role. It's a great company to work for because you can progress in the career that you want. There are a variety of careers at Farmers and you certainly can find which one you're best at and move forward."
Kerryn Steel Regional Loss Prevention Manager
"When I graduated from university I really wanted something that I could use my skills from university. Also, I always had a passion for cosmetics, so when a Buyers Assistant role came up in Health and Beauty I just jumped at the opportunity. From there I went onto a Trainee Planner role, and then a Planner role and now I'm a Buyer."
Michelle Reynolds Buyer - Health and Beauty
"I came to work at Farmers about 13 years ago. I was a single mum and I needed to get back into the workforce. Since then I've been fortunate to be able to do every role in the store. I started off as a casual, worked in a number of departments, and from there moved onto a Trainee Management Programme. I've since held a number of management roles and been the Store Manager of Botany Downs, which is one of our largest stores. I’m now a National Visual Merchandiser."
Lesley Rutherford National Visual Merchandiser
"I had to get back into the workforce. I hadn't worked for 20 years, raising children, and I needed a job. I had never worked in retail before. I started as a part-time Merchandiser, within 18 months I was a Department Manager and now I'm a Store Manager."
Sue Nicholson Store Manager
"My degree gave me the analytical skills and the theory behind many management practices. Farmers throughout the last 15 years has supported me in developing a practical leadership style that combined with my theoretical knowledge, has helped me to develop into a well rounded and effective manager."
Brent Richards Store Manager
"Straight from school I ended up at Farmers Northlands as a General Sales Person working one day a week. I progressed to a full time role, and within four years worked my ways through the different tiers of management. There are plenty of avenues you can explore. You can travel the length and breadth of the company if you want to. There are so many opportunities."
Ivan Pope Store Manager
"When I left school I started part-time with Farmers. I've just been able to advance my career with every store I've been to and every position that I’ve been in. I like that Farmers is supportive of your career and helping you. If you have the motivation to advance the opportunities are there to do so."
Lesley Cowan Retail Manager
"I'm forever grateful to Farmers for presenting me with the opportunities to develop. Farmers provided a solid foundation for me to build my career and future within the company. This journey has made me the person that I am today. Thanks!!!"
