Woolworths

• Mentor and inspire a large and diverse team of facilities professionals.

• Drive and sustain a culture of safety and continuous improvement

• Partner strategically to enhance customer experience and achieve business objectives.

We are Woolworths Group 

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Welcome to Woolworths 360

We’re the national team of 9000+ bright minds designing, developing and innovating the retail stores of the future across construction, operations, sustainability, data, refrigeration, and everything in between. United by a passion for bringing fresh food and great experiences to our customers every day, our ‘Best in, Better out’ mentality guides our decisions and puts customers at the heart of all we do. Every day we’re reimagining and reinventing our stores, innovating new fulfilment processes, and developing simpler, smarter and more sustainable solutions to future proof our network and fight for a healthier planet.

What you’ll do

• Drive the development and implementation of the State Facilities Management strategy for Queensland that aligns with the overarching business objectives and sustainability initiatives.

• Manage a substantial budget, actively seeking cost saving opportunities and ensuring all financial targets are met.

• Lead, coach and mentor a large diverse team of approximately 3,000 employees and contractors, with 4 direct reports.

• Oversee end to end delivery of facilities services including, maintenance trolleys and cleaning, ensuring the highest standards for our customers.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion and safety across the facilities teams.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships across the business and with external service providers to support business success and enhance the customer and team experience.

What you'll bring 

• You’ll be a leader with a proven track record in a complex, large scale senior leadership role.

• Experience in facilities, retail, supermarket or FMCG is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex work environments and lead geographically dispersed teams.

• Strong business acumen and strategic planning skills.

• Experience in managing and leading complex change and business initiatives.

• A proven ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with diverse senior stakeholders

• Knowledge of compliance requirements, including Australian standards and statutory provisions

What you’ll experience

• Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.

• An attractive remuneration package

• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
  
  

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.