lululemon Facilities Lead | 12 Months Contract

lululemon; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Fitness/yoga classes

Paid time off

Personal and professional development

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a Facilities Lead to oversee stores and support locations across Australia and New Zealand. You will manage maintenance programs, vendor contracts, and capital projects while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, high-quality environments.

The role requires a proactive leader capable of handling multiple projects, with strong budgeting, procurement, and stakeholder communication skills. On-site work is required with frequent travel across the region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in managing commercial/retail construction projects preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Facilities/Construction/PM or related field preferred.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities operations across ANZ, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Manage reactive and preventative maintenance, balancing budget and guest experience.
• Own vendor relationships: sourcing, tendering, contract management and oversight.
• Partner with store teams and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve asset performance.

Skills

Facilities management

Project budgeting

Tendering

Vendor management

MS Excel

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Description & Requirements

who we are

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

Facilities Lead:

• 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.

must 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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