About Miniso

MINISO is a leading retailer and variety store chain specializing in household and consumer goods, including cosmetics, stationery, toys, and kitchenware. With a global presence, we are committed to providing our customers with high-quality products at affordable prices. The brand is known for its innovative approach, combining "extreme affordability" with "interest-based consumption" through collaborations, trendy designs, and cutting-edge technology. Today, MINISO operates over 7,000 stores in 111 countries, bringing joy and high-quality life experiences to consumers globally.

About the Role

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end construction process for new store openings across Australia. This role focuses on ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The position requires effective project planning, contractor management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver fully operational stores. A strong emphasis is placed on compliance with safety standards, local regulations, and sustainability goals while maintaining cost-efficiency and construction excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Management

Oversee and manage the entire construction process for new store openings across Australia, ensuring annual store opening targets are achieved.

Develop and implement supervision standards and protocols, monitoring project timelines to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Prepare detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules for senior leadership approval, ensuring all project aspects are well-documented and accounted for.

2. Procurement and Contractor Management

Source, negotiate, and secure competitive quotes for materials, services, and consumables to optimize cost-efficiency without compromising on quality.

Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, ensuring project expectations, quality standards, and timelines are clearly communicated and met.

Monitor contractor performance to ensure strict adherence to agreed budgets, timelines, and safety protocols.

3. Construction Oversight

Supervise all construction and refurbishment activities, ensuring compliance with building codes, safety standards, and company specifications.

Conduct regular site inspections to monitor project progress, identify and resolve issues, and ensure construction quality meets or exceeds expectations.

Serve as the key liaison between contractors, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration

Collaborate with operations, merchandise, and marketing teams to coordinate new store openings and ensure stores are fully operational on schedule.

Partner with internal teams to execute Planogram projects and ensure optimal space utilization.

5. Compliance and Continuous Improvement

Champion Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) standards on all project sites, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.

Ensure all projects adhere to local regulations, environmental considerations, and sustainability goals where applicable.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Interior Design, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in retail store fit-outs, including at least 1 year in a construction project management role.

Strong knowledge of building codes, WHS regulations, and construction best practices.

Proficiency in reading and writing Chinese is required. (preferred but not essential)

Strong knowledge of construction materials and proven experience in managing, supervising, and inspecting construction processes.

Familiarity with fit-out standards, acceptance criteria, and cost estimation processes.

Excellent leadership, planning, organizational, and decision-making skills, with the ability to coordinate and adapt to project demands effectively.

What We Offer:
1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Opportunity to grow within a global and expanding retail brand.
3. Supportive and dynamic work environment.
4. Employee discounts on Miniso products.
5. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)