Join Our Team at KMD Brands —Project Manager (Maintenance & Store Development)
Location: South Melbourne, Australia
Brand: KMD Brands
Are you an organised, proactive coordinator who enjoys bringing people, projects and problem-solving together? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and love seeing projects come to life?
Our Property & Store Development Team is looking for a motivated Project Manager (Maintenance & Store Development) to help support the ongoing maintenance, refurbishment and development of our retail store network across Australia and New Zealand.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build their career in project management within a leading retail business. Working alongside experienced leaders, you'll gain hands-on exposure to store development, maintenance management, fixture procurement and retail project delivery while developing the skills and experience needed to progress into a Project Manager role over time.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
At KMD Brands, we believe your job should enrich your life — not just fill your time. When you join our team, you get access to a range of genuinely valuable benefits:
- A brand with purpose
- We are B Corp certified — sustainability and people are at the heart of everything we do. Work for a business that prioritises protecting the planet and giving back.
- Gear you’ll love at prices you’ll love more
- Generous staff discounts across Kathmandu and Rip Curl. Access to additional perks across our wider brand family.
- Grow with us
- Meaningful career opportunities across stores, support offices, and distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Pathways into more departments.
- A culture built on teamwork and adventure
- Work alongside people who share your passion for the outdoors. Be part of a supportive, fun and inclusive team environment.
Our Property & Store Development Team is looking for a talented Project Manager (Maintenance & Store Development) to support the delivery of retail maintenance activities, store development projects and fixture management initiatives across our retail store network.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of retail project delivery while working closely with contractors, suppliers, landlords and internal stakeholders. You'll play a key role in ensuring our stores remain safe, functional and ready to deliver exceptional customer experience.
You will:
- Coordinate reactive and planned maintenance activities across our retail store network.
- Act as a key point of contact for store maintenance requests and contractor coordination.
- Support the delivery of store refurbishments, upgrades and improvement projects.
- Assist with project planning, budgeting, scheduling and project administration.
- Coordinate fixture requirements for new stores, relocations, refurbishments and closures.
- Work closely with suppliers, logistics providers and manufacturing partners to manage orders and deliveries.
- Monitor project progress, contractor performance, costs and key milestones.
- Maintain accurate project, maintenance and compliance documentation.
- Support new store openings, relocations and store development initiatives.
- Assist with budget tracking, purchase orders, invoice approvals and expenditure reporting.
- Build strong relationships with Store Managers, Retail Operations teams, landlords and contractors.
- Help identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and enhance service delivery.
- Ensure maintenance and project activities are delivered safely and in line with company standards.
Every day presents an opportunity to learn, develop your project management capability and make a tangible impact across our retail store network.
What We’re Looking For…
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Have experience coordinating maintenance, facilities, construction or retail-related projects.
- Enjoy organising multiple priorities and seeing projects through from start to finish.
- Have experience working with contractors, suppliers and service providers.
- Understand budgets, quotations, procurement and cost control principles.
- Possess strong planning, coordination and problem-solving skills.
- Can confidently build relationships and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Have excellent attention to detail and strong administrative capability.
- Are comfortable working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Can interpret plans, drawings and contractor documentation.
- Take a proactive approach to identifying issues and finding practical solutions.
- Are eager to learn and develop a long-term career in Project Management.
- Are willing to travel to store locations as required.
About KMD Brands…
KMD Brands is home to some of the world's most loved outdoor brands, including Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz. Our purpose is to inspire and enable more people to enjoy the outdoors while creating positive outcomes for people and planet.
As a Certified B Corp, we're committed to using business as a force for good. From sustainability and innovation to creating great experiences for our customers and communities, we're focused on making a meaningful impact.
Whether we're opening new stores, improving existing ones or supporting our teams across the globe, we're united by a passion for adventure, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Ready to Start Your Next Adventure?
If you're looking for an opportunity to build your project management career, gain hands-on experience across retail property and store development, and join a business that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and join KMD Brands as our next Project Manager (Maintenance & Store Development).
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at KMD Brands
At KMD Brands, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people — across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical and mental ability. We know that when our team reflects the communities we serve, we create better outcomes for everyone. We proudly acknowledge and pay respect to Tangata Whenua, the Indigenous Nations, First Peoples, and Custodians of the lands and waterways on which our brand head offices reside in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Their enduring connection to land, waters, and culture continues to inspire and guide us.
