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:

In this role you will oversee the technical efforts of the eCommerce platform and vendor management, with a focus on managing enhancements through Digital CI and projects. Also take full ownership of the software development lifecycle, ensuring the successful and timely delivery of high-quality projects while prioritizing platform stability and performance in a live environment.

Team Leadership:

• Provide strategic direction to a collaborative team of internal and outsourced developers.
• Set clear objectives aligned with business goals, emphasizing effective Digital CI delivery.
• Mentor and develop team members within a supportive, growth-oriented environment and foster cross-functional collaboration to build a highly effective team.

Project and Enhancement Management:

• Define project scope, allocate resources, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency in workflows and project delivery.
• Stay updated on eCommerce technology trends and best practices.
• Conduct regular code reviews to uphold quality and coding standards.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Act as a technical liaison, translating business requirements into actionable solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication on project progress and risks.

Quality Assurance and Platform Stability:

• Enforce rigorous quality assurance processes, including automated testing and secure software design.
• Proactively address production issues to ensure platform stability and performance.

eCommerce Platform Support:

• Monitor the eCommerce platform in production, troubleshooting and resolving incidents efficiently.
• Work with developers, vendors, and stakeholders to implement fixes and optimize performance.

Risk and Incident Management:

• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring minimal disruption to Digital CI and platform operations
• Resolve conflicts and manage dependencies to maintain project momentum.

Vendor and Supplier Management:

• Build strong relationships with technology partners to ensure service levels and timely resolutions, by setting clear expectations and performance standards

About You:

• Proven technical expertise in eCommerce platforms, vendor management skills and exceptional leadership and communication abilities are essential to drive continuous improvement, resolve incidents efficiently and deliver impactful results
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills along with experience in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management and vendor coordination capabilities
• Deep understanding of Continuous Integration, quality assurance practices and the latest industry methodologies
• Ability to inspire and guide a diverse team toward shared objectives

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:

• 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
• 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.