Woolworths

• Elevate your career by taking the next step in leading and influencing team

• Key leader responsible for overseeing business operations

• A strong focus on team engagement and driving best project outcomes
  
  

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 5,000 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

• Oversee the delivery of Refrigeration construction , Capex, stay-in-business, capital and sustainability projects, and other strategic refrigeration investments nationally.

• Manage and lead a team of Refrigeration Project Managers to ensure best in class delivery outcomes for all projects

• Assist with managing contractors and procuring capital and installation materials to align with project timelines in line with tendered project budgets

• You will promote compliance with all Woolworths safety policies and procedures for both the team and service providers

• Assist with financial management and budgeting, including monthly progress claims, forecasting, and project closure.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Woolworths Construction team and the wider W360 group to ensure successful project delivery

• Influencing decision-making: Providing expert advice and recommendations to senior management on all aspects of installation projects.

• You will provide expert guidance to ensure projects are delivered on budget and on time, meeting high quality standards, stakeholder objectives and high levels of team productivity

What you'll bring 

• You’ll be an exceptional individual with a proven track record of leading large teams to achieve extraordinary outcomes

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the refrigeration maintenance and engineering industry, with a strong preference for experience in supermarket refrigeration. 

• A solid understanding of engineering systems, including design, installation, and maintenance, as well as commercial refrigeration

• The ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Strong consultation, negotiation, and presentation skills.

What you’ll experience

• 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 including base + super + Tool of Trade (vehicle, laptop, phone).

• 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.