Facilities Lead | 12 Months Contract

lululemon; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Fitness/yoga classes

Develop programs

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a Facilities Lead to manage stores and support locations across Australia and New Zealand. You will oversee facilities operations, maintenance programs, and capital projects, partnering with store teams and external partners to deliver practical solutions aligned with lululemon standards.

We value a degree in a related field and 5+ years in retail construction or facilities management, with strong vendor and contract management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or similar in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years’ experience managing commercial and/or retail construction projects in AU/NZ or similar
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in tendering, bid package preparation, contractor procurement, subcontractor management, and contract administration preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and cost controls.
• Strong relationship-building with clients, landlords, consultants, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate design/construction information clearly and accessibly.
• Experience delivering retail fit-outs, store renovations, or new store construction preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities operations across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring stores and support locations are safe and compliant.
• Manage reactive and preventative maintenance programs while balancing priorities, risk, budget, and guest experience.
• Own vendor relationships, including sourcing, tendering, contract management, and performance oversight.
• Partner with store teams and stakeholders to resolve issues, improve asset performance, and support day-to-day operations.
• Lead delivery of minor works, store refreshes, and facilities capital projects across the region.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and stakeholder communication from planning through completion.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver practical solutions supporting operational needs.
• Support store openings, relocations, renovations, and closures, delivering projects to lululemon standards.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Contract administration

Budget management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office/Excel

Retail construction experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

The Store Development team has a unique opportunity to shape lululemon’s physical presence across Australia and New Zealand. From identifying new store opportunities and partnering on real estate strategy, to delivering new stores, relocations, renovations, minor works, and facilities programs across our existing portfolio, we help bring the brand to life in the communities we serve. We work closely with regional and local teams, design partners, and external stakeholders to create exceptional retail environments that elevate the guest and educator experience. We’re a passionate, collaborative team that thrives on solving complex challenges, building strong partnerships, and bringing bold ideas to life. Committed to continuous improvement and best-in-class execution, we work at the intersection of real estate, design, construction, and facilities to support the full lifecycle of our stores and lululemon’s growth across the region. As a Facilities Lead, you'll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our store portfolio, leading facilities operations and minor works projects that support the business's continued growth.

core responsibilities

• Lead facilities operations across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring stores and support locations are safe, compliant, and operating at their best.
• Manage reactive and preventative maintenance programs, balancing business priorities, risk, budget, and guest experience.
• Own vendor relationships, including sourcing, tendering, contract management, and performance oversight.
• Partner with store teams and key stakeholders to resolve issues, improve asset performance, and support day-to-day operations

Minor Works & Projects:

• Lead the delivery of minor works, store refreshes, and facilities capital projects across the region.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and stakeholder communication from planning through to completion.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver practical solutions that support operational and business needs.
• Support store openings, relocations, renovations, and closures where required, ensuring projects are delivered to lululemon standards.

qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience managing commercial and/or retail construction projects in Australia and New Zealand or similar relevant experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or similar. Facilities Management, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in tendering, bid package preparation, contractor procurement, subcontractor management, and contract administration is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and cost controls.
• Skilled at building strong relationships with clients, landlords, consultants, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate design and/or construction information in a clear and accessible way.
• Experience delivering retail fit-outs, store renovations, or new store construction projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and Excel.
• Ad-hoc/ Special tasks assigned by Manager.
• Frequent travel may be required.

the finer print

• You love building things—whether that's stores, systems, partnerships, or processes.
• You take ownership, act with integrity, and embrace personal responsibility for your work and results.
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset and consistently look for ways to improve, innovate, and raise the bar.
• You communicate with honesty, kindness, and clarity while creating space for others to do the same.
• You lead with courage, stay calm under pressure, and can adapt quickly when plans change.
• You are highly organized, solutions-focused, and thrive managing competing priorities.
• You put people first, build trusting relationships, and collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
• You bring positive energy, a strong work ethic, and a sense of fun to the work you do.
• You are passionate about creating exceptional spaces and experiences that bring the lululemon brand to life.

mus t haves

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.

additional notes

Authorization to work in Australiais required for this role.

beyond the paycheck (benefits & perks)

At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person – body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.

Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

work arrangement

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

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Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

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