We're Hiring

This is Adairs:

We are clear about why we exist…. To create WOW…. Our passion and purpose is to provide inspiration and expertise; enabling everyone to weave their own story of home.

We know our people, product and loyal customers are our defining point of difference in our market and are better working together in order deliver outstanding results as it’s always… always about the customer!

We are proudly Australian owned and ASX listed, with over 170 stores across Australia and New Zealand (and still growing) and a large online business, we believe in rewarding positive results and are a company that value passion, collaboration and persistence.

About the Opportunity:

As a member of the Technology Leadership team you will be leading the application support, application development and business partnership teams. This role involves overseeing all application development efforts and providing effective support for applications. This is a critical role bridging the gap between business requirements and technical solutions, fostering collaboration across teams and driving the continuous improvement of processes and practices.

• Conduct comprehensive consultations with the business to identify, document and analyse technology needs, ensuring a clear understanding of their desired outcomes
• Evaluate and prioritise technology initiatives based on business value, strategic importance, and alignment with overall organisational goals and objectives
• Lead and manage the application support team, ensuring timely and effective resolution of issues and incidents
• Lead and manage the application development team, overseeing all aspects of software development life cycle
• Monitor performance of team, identifying areas for improvement & implementing required changes

About You:

• Proven experience partnering in a similar position and industry, with a track record of successful collaboration between the business and technology teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building relationships and influencing stakeholders and convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into feasible technical solutions while evaluating multiple options and making data-driven recommendations
• Leadership skills, with the ability to elevate team performance to achieve desired outcomes while enhancing individual strengths that drives collective success
• Experience with agile methodologies and project management frameworks is highly desirable
  
  

Our Awesome Perks

Our people are everything to us, and we’re big believers in making our workplace fun and energising. It’s why we provide the following tools and benefits to help you thrive in your role:

• When you’re not working from home, you’ll be based in our newly renovated offices in Scoresby where onsite parking is available
• Team member discounts ─ 50% off full price styles, 15% off sale styles and free shipping
• Access to tailored learning and development programs through our very own Adairs Academy or via our partnership with Melbourne Business School
• Invitations to our sample sales
• Discounted health insurance and pet insurance thanks to our partnership with Medibank
• Discounted superannuation membership fees thanks to our partnership with REST
• Confidential and free access to our Employee Assistance Program for team members and their family
• Recognition for exceptional individual and team performances at our annual awards night

What Next:

To submit your interest, please click “apply now” and include a cover letter outlining why this is the right opportunity for you and how you meet the “what it takes to be great” along with your resume and you will hear from us.