Reporting to the General Manager – Property, you’ll lead the Property Projects Team to deliver our New and Replacement Store, Right-Sizing, and Modernising programs across our national network of showrooms, warehouses, and distribution centres—driving real, tangible benefits for the Amart business.

You will represent the growth of the Amart brand to both internal and external stakeholders in everything you do.

About the Role

As an expert, you will be skilled in planning, delivering, and managing stakeholder expectations, and be operationally minded and safety focused. You will -:

• Plan and implement programs for Projects – including development of scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans
• Provide SME input across Project Management and Construction
• Support the Team by ensuring that roadblocks are effectively managed
• Provide training and coaching to the Team to help develop their Project Management skills while actively setting and managing team KPIs
• Assist the GM in the review of department P&L and budgets
• Attend, lead and/or present in internal meetings, including Store Development, Property Committee, Projects Team, 1:1s, Property Team, P&L Review
• Attend external meetings/manage relationships including suppliers and installers, builders, contractors, , overseas manufacturers, and architects
• Engage key stakeholders across the business to plan, deliver, review, and secure approvals for projects
• Oversee design – new concept development, layouts, construction details, fixtures and fittings
• Report on project/program status and manage budgets, forecasts, reforecasting, and financial assessments
• Participate in ESG Committee – providing ownership of certain initiatives and SME input
• Fulfil the development manager role for New and Replacement Stores
• Assist in the negotiation and drafting of Agreements For Lease
• Maintain Construction Standards/Specifications
• Ensure WHS, environmental and building code compliance on sites, at all times

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, ideally within retail or similar environments, and at least 2 years’ experience leading and coaching direct reports. You’ll bring a solid understanding of the full project management lifecycle and relevant construction industry frameworks, with a project management qualification preferred. You’ll be highly proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including the ability to effectively schedule in Microsoft Project. You’ll also have a strong grasp of property legal documents such as AFLs and leases, and a proven ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

Above all, you will have excellent communication skills and an ability to influence stakeholders to drive outcomes. You will keep our customers at the forefront of everything you do and be able to think critically to overcome problems and issues that arise.

About Us

We are a positive and dynamic organisation with over 50 years of success in the industry, with continued expansion nationally. We offer a great workplace culture, one that values and leverages the unique ideas, capabilities and experiences you bring. We believe this strengthens our ability to deliver on our business goals, particularly as it relates to innovation, growth and our focus on customers.

We offer:

Training and development – We believe that in life you never stop learning. The same applies when you work here – from your first day and throughout your career

Reward and Recognition – We acknowledge and reward the hard work of our people

Career development – We actively encourage our team to further develop themselves in their current role and to learn the skills required to become a leader in our business

Real Career Opportunities – We offer genuine career opportunities in roles all across Australia

Employee Discounts – We don’t just transform the homes of our customers, our team enjoy industry leading discounts across our entire range too

Community Involvement – We believe in things that are bigger than us. Like community. We are proud to support a number of charities