Projects and Partnerships Lead

Officeworks; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Melbourne is seeking a Project and Partnerships Lead to drive growth initiatives for Print & Create. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in growth, strategy, or business development within retail. Responsibilities include managing projects, enhancing customer experience, and collaborating with external partners. We offer a supportive culture with benefits including flexible work arrangements and discounts across leading brands.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Generous discounts across brands

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Outstanding learning and development programs

Flexible Public Holidays Policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in category/commercial growth or business development.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into executable plans.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable growth outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into end-to-end business cases.
• Secure approvals and drive implementation for projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to boost sales and customer experience.

Skills

Exceptional project management skills

Strong stakeholder engagement

Ability to manage complex partnerships

Strategic thinking

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Job description

About us

At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10,000 team members and a national footprint of more than 173 retail stores Australia wide – we’re focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We’re about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We’re about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We’re about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We’re about making a difference.

About the role

Join Officeworks and help shape the future of Print & Create!

12 months fixed-term opportunity!

Are you ready to turn strategy into action? As Project and Partnerships Lead, you’ll play a critical role in bringing our Print & Create growth initiatives to life.

Your mission:

✅ Translate strategic priorities into end-to-end business cases

✅ Secure approvals and drive implementation

✅ Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver projects that boost sales, margin, and customer experience

You’ll also be the key link between Officeworks and external partners—ensuring smooth collaboration and successful execution of initiatives that elevate our omnichannel offering.

About you

You’re a proactive leader with exceptional project management skills and a knack for building strong partnerships. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in category/commercial growth, strategy, customer experience, or business development within retail, services, eCommerce, or B2B environments (Print business experience desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into executable plans, coordinating delivery across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• A proven track record of delivering measurable growth outcomes (sales, margin, customer metrics) through range, pricing, proposition, or customer journey initiatives.
• Experience working across store operations/service delivery and digital teams to drive consistent customer outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing skills, and the ability to manage complex partnerships.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us create the next chapter for Print & Create at Officeworks!

Our culture

If you’re searching for an organisation that’s truly committed to its people, where you can thrive in a culture of togetherness, then join Officeworks and let’s make bigger things happen – for all of us! We celebrate our teams’ uniqueness by offering genuine team member benefits to the Officeworks family:

• We’re all about giving you the flexibility you need to keep things balanced to suit your individual needs.
• Enjoy generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the wider Wesfarmers brands.
• Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health.
• Our Growing Families Policy supports team members during the exciting and challenging times of expanding their family.
• We prioritise safety, mental health and wellbeing, offering access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as other ongoing programs.
• Our Flexible Public Holidays Policy supports those who observe cultural or religious holidays different from the standard public holidays in Australia.
• Take advantage of outstanding learning and development programs to support your career growth.
• Explore fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team. We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.