About BIG W
For over 50 years BIG W has been the trusted backstop of Australian households. We have clothed Australian families, furnished Australian homes and filled Australian toy boxes. We opened our first store on the outskirts of Newcastle in New South Wales in 1964 and have more than 177 stores operating across Australia today.
BIG W is proud to provide Australian shoppers with a broad range of quality general merchandise products at low prices. From women's, men's and children's clothing and shoes to homewares, electronics, pet food, cleaning items, party goods, toys and books, BIG W is a popular one-stop-shop for customers seeking great design, brands and value across the country.
What we're like
BIG W's best and most valued asset is its team of 22,000 passionate people in Australia and Asia. We believe the most vital ingredient to driving our business success is our people and we aim to empower every individual to make a positive contribution, extend career skills and ultimately maximise their potential.
The Good Guys is a retail icon in Australia.
Synonymous with a broad range of the biggest brands in electrical appliances, at exceptionally low prices, our trademark enjoys instant recognition amongst Australian consumers.
The Good Guys history in electrical appliance retailing in Australia goes back to 1952. In 1992, The Good Guys banner appeared for the first time on 14 stores in Victoria. Just 6 years later the group implemented its iconic Good Vibrations Pay Less advertising campaign and continued the growth that today sees the prominent trademark on 100+ stores nationally.
In November 2016, JB Hi-Fi acquired The Good Guys, identifying the brand to be a strong strategic fit. Now united as the JB Hi-Fi Limited, this partnership has created a new force in Australian retailing.
The cheerful, friendly nature of The Good Guys brand personality resonates not only in our store designs, layouts, product offering and advertising but in everything we do in our day-to-day dealings with customers.
Founded by Dr. Miele and Dr. Zinkann in 1899, Miele is a proud fourth generation, family-owned and run company with our roots in Gutersloh, Germany. We are a company based on trust, and the recognition that you can only be successful if you truly believe in what you are doing.
Among the wide range of premium domestic and commercial appliances, did you know that we started our journey with the innovative creation of a cream separator? The original founders also developed butter churners, washing machines, handcarts, bicycles and even motor cars before narrowing their product focus to what you see in store today!
Underpinned by German engineering and premium quality, Miele Australia and New Zealand is one of the company's highest performing regions, with our success allowing for innovation within the brand to ensure we best cater for our ANZ consumers.
Our culture is one of collaboration, care, respect, loyalty and passion. We live and breathe our core values of quality, responsibility, cooperation, independence, continuity and long-term visibility in order to surprise and delight customers everywhere, every day. We have an important focus on the health and wellbeing of our Miele family which can be seen through a range of successful initiatives and benefits including: flexible working arrangements, free yearly health checks, extra superannuation, enticing staff discounts, access to EAP, and reward and recognition programs.
The ideology of “Immer Besser” (Forever Better), is one of growth and commitment to continuous improvement. Bright ideas, regular communication and transparency are encouraged while special 'Miele Moments' are recognized and celebrated!