am obe 2.7.1918 17.8.2011 more about jr group james richardson established in 1892 has a long and rich history ... more careers click here to join the team more contact have an inquiry click here website jr sit contract furniture website jr showrooms offices more about jr duty free click here to read more website jr duty free australia click here to open the jr duty free australia website website jr duty free new zealand click here to open thejr duty free new zealand website website jr watch co. premium watches click here to open the jr watch co. website website james richardson israel click here to open the james richardson israel website founder and chairman of the james richardson group david mandie am obe 2.7.1918 17.8.2011 david mandie am obe arrived in australia with his family in 1921 and spent his formative years in richmond . forced to leave school at 13 during the great depression he worked in the family barber and tobacconist shop mandie stores . in 1953 he purchased a wholesale liquor business from the estate of hotelier james richardson est. 1892 and merged the two businesses opening the way to become melbourne s leading tobacco wine and spirit distributor . in 1956 whilst travelling in czechoslovakia he decided to branch out into furniture importation . the deal was sealed on a handshake and more than 50 years later the james richardson group still deals with that same czech company . this furniture business continues to thrive today now incorporating jr sit jr work jr weave and the more recent acquisition of lmi concepts now jr lmi . in 1972 he saw the potential of duty free retailing and launched james richardson in that market . he soon became known as the pioneer of duty free in australia and built the company into an industry leader . jr duty free now operates in australia new zealand israel and tahiti and the newer jr watch co. in melbourne sydney brisbane and auckland . when brisbane and christchurch were hit so terribly by flood and earthquake our businesses suffered severe damage . for mr mandie it was never about the losses jr had incurred but always about the staff their safety and well being . david mandie was not only a high achiever in business but was also a keen and successful sportsman playing district cricket for the prahran cricket club . after his playing days he retained a lifelong interest in the club as their trustee and patron in chief . his passion for the richmond football club was legendary . he saw his first game at age 5 and lost his heart the beginning of a lifetime of support for the tigers where he held the position of no. 1 ticket holder and premier patron for many many years up until his passing . his passion and commitment to the club and to life in general was apparent when at the age of 90 he purchased a richmond football club 100 year membership . the name david mandie has always been synonymous with philanthropy with particular focus on health arts education and sport . he was proud and humbled when his service to the community was acknowledged with an mbe in 1965 an obe in 1980 and then an am order of australia in 2003 . he gave his time as a committee member trustee patron and supporter of far too many organisations to mention . he was a man of passion drive and commitment ; a man of presence integrity and loyalty . we at jr are privileged to have been guided and mentored by this truly remarkable and dignified man who lived an extraordinary life and gave so much to others . james richardson established in 1892 has a long and rich history . a family owned business based in melbourne it has diversified interests as a major duty free retailer an importer and distributor of commercial furniture as well as a significant property and investment portfolio . in 1953 after beginning his career selling tobacco from his father s barber shop the late david mandie am obe purchased the wholesale wine and spirits business of hotelier jimmy richardson and combined it with his existing tobacco wine and spirits distribution business . james richardson has been active in duty free retailing since 1972 and david mandie was regarded as the pioneer of the duty free industry within australia . today james richardson is listed in the world s top 20 duty travel retail companies . jr duty free operates at perth brisbane darwin and cairns airports as well as off airport stores in melbourne adelaide perth and brisbane . also operating in new zealand and israel james richardson has an interest in tahiti duty free . in new zealand jr duty free is the duty free operator at christchurch and wellington international airports . at ben gurion airport in tel aviv it operates one of the largest single duty free stores in the world . jr watch co. luxury watch boutiques offer some of the most exclusive brands and are located at melbourne perth brisbane and auckland international airports and operate the longines flagship store in pitt street sydney . 1956 saw the birth of the james richardson furniture division when importation from czechoslovakia and italy commenced . today james richardson furniture carry the original brand ton chairs making it the leading supplier of bentwood chairs in australia . james richardson furniture has sales offices and showrooms in melbourne sydney adelaide perth and brisbane and this national coverage offers customers the broadest range of products . the james richardson philosophy is to reinvest and grow for the future . as a result over its long history james richardson has acquired an extensive property and investment portfolio . today the james richardson group employs over 2 300 people spanning three countries across the globe and in 2014 was ranked 57th on the brw top 500 list of privately owned companies in australia . whilst james richardson s reach is global its impact has a strong local focus and it is very involved in the communities in which it is active . at james richardson our business philosophy is to provide our customers with great service and quality product . a fundamental part of this philosophy is the support and commitment of our team members . james richardson is committed to a fair approach to the recruitment assessment and selection process ensuring consistency with equal opportunity principles . we have exciting career opportunities that arise and are always on the lookout for people with a positive attitude and proactive nature . we invite you to express your interest in pursuing a career path within the james richardson group . please review our current vacancies online at dux.worldmanager.com careers to apply . when forwarding your application please attach a cover letter outlining the area in which you would like to work . should we not have a related position available we will retain your details in our talent pool for future contact when a suitable role arises . jr group contacts chair evelyn danos director ceo milton lasnitzki chairman duty free global garry stock head office 35 45 lithgow street abbotsford 3067 vic australia t 61 3 9428 1621 f 61 3 9429 1428 email jrgroup jamesrichardson.com.au web www.jamesrichardson.com.au divisions jr duty free jr watch co. james richardson furniture jr duty free contacts australian head office 35 45 lithgow street abbotsford 3067 vic australia t 61 3 9428 1621 f 61 3 9429 1428 darwin darwin international airport henry wrigley drive marrara 0812 nt t 61 8 8927 0255 f 61 8 8927 0149 web www.jrdutyfree.com.au email darwin jrdutyfree.com.au cairns cairns international airport airport avenue cairns airport cairns qld 4870 t 61 7 4034 9355 f 61 7 4035 9544 web www.jrdutyfree.com.au email cairns jrdutyfree.com.au melbourne 185 swanston street 185 swanston street melbourne 3000 vic t 61 3 9663 0533 f 61 3 9663 2811 web www.jrdutyfree.com.au email melbourne jrdutyfree.com.au adelaide 25 king william street 25 king william street adelaide 5000 sa t 61 8 8212 9266 f 61 8 8410 3466 web www.jrdutyfree.com.au email adelaide jrdutyfree.com.au perth 772 hay street 772 hay street perth 6000 wa t 61 8 9322 2688 f 61 8 9322 5088 web www.jrdutyfree.com.au email perth jrdutyfree.com.au brisbane 27 adelaide street 27 adelaide street brisbane 4000 qld t 61 7 3003 1588 f 61 7 3003 0991 web www.jrdutyfree.com.au email brisbane jrdutyfree.com.au new zealand head office 88 montgomerie road mangere . auckland new zealand 2022 t 64 9256 7840 f 64 9275 4162 web www.jrdutyfree.co.nz auckland auckland international airport t 64 9 255 0640 web www.jrdutyfree.co.nz email aklairport jrdutyfree.co.nz wellington wellington international airport t 64 4 380 8400 web www.jrdutyfree.co.nz email wlgairport jrdutyfree.co.nz christchurch christchurch international airport t 64 3 358 0260 web www.jrdutyfree.co.nz email chchairport jrdutyfree.co.nz israel james richardson duty free ben gurion airport p.o.b. 90 70100 israel t 972 3 971 2482 t 972 3 971 2344 f 972 3 971 2342 web www.dutyfree.co.il email customerservice j r.co.il jr watch co. contacts melbourne melbourne international airport departures retail precinct after immigration t 61 3 8416 8189 web www.jrwatchco.com.au email melbourne jrwatchco.com.au brisbane 27 adelaide street 27 adelaide street brisbane 4000 qld t 61 7 3003 1588 f 61 7 3003 0991 web www.jrwatchco.com.au email brisbane jrwatchco.com.au auckland auckland international airport departures retail precinct after immigration t 61 9 255 4254 web www.jrwatchco.com.au email auckland jrwatchco.co.nz james richardson furniture contacts our showrooms email enquiries jamesrichardsonfurniture.com.au web www.jamesrichardsonfurniture.com.au melbourne 35 45 lithgow street 35 45 lithgow street abbotsford 3067 vic australia t 61 3 9428 1621 f 61 3 9429 1428 adelaide 274 280 waymouth street 274 280 waymouth street adelaide 5000 sa t 61 8 8211 8966 f 61 8 8231 4354 sydney 10 198 222 young street 10 198 222 young street waterloo 2017 nsw t 61 2 9310 7155 f 61 2 9310 7321 brisbane 105 robertson street 105 robertson street fortitude valley 4006 qld t 61 7 3257 2133 f 61 7 3257 1477 perth 121 burswood road 121 burswood road burswood 6100 wa t 61 8 9355 4100 f 61 8 9355 4126 jr duty free offers world class duty free and retail shopping located in airports across australia new zealand israel and tahiti and in the city centre of the main capitals of australia . experience the convenience of finding everything you re looking for within one store ; from luxury brands and designer fashion to an extensive range of beauty fragrance electronics liquor products and wine . shopping within the modern and stylish surroundings of a jr duty free store is a complete experience . our friendly staff will provide expert advice and personal attention to assist with your selection . you will find jr duty free stores at these locations australia brisbane international airport darwin international airport cairns international airport perth international airport 25 27 king william street adelaide 185 swanston street melbourne 772 hay street perth new zealand auckland international airport online only christchurch international airport wellington international airport israel ben gurion international airport jordan valley border crossing tabor sinai egypt border crossing ashdod port terminal haifa port terminal james richardson was the pioneer of duty free retailing in australia . led by the late david mandie am obe james richardson opened its first duty free store at brisbane airport in 1972 and over the next 23 years it operated at every major airport sydney cairns brisbane perth and melbourne in australia . in addition it operated up to 25 city stores . james richardson sold its australian duty free division in 1995 to the duty free division of nuance a subsidiary of swissair . since 1988 james richardson has operated the principal duty free license consisting of liquor tobacco fragrance skincare and confectionery at ben gurion airport tel aviv . as demonstration of its successful performance it retained the concession for the