Rip Curl
    (21 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

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    Industry

    Fashion Retail & Department Stores

    Specialities

    B-Corp Certified, Iconic Global Surf brand

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    Torquay VIC
    Rip Curl is a company for, and about, the Crew on The Search. The products we make, the events we run, the riders we support and the people we reach globally are all part of the Search that Rip Curl is on. The Search is the driving force behind our progress and vision. When Crew are chasing uncharted reefs, untracked powder or unridden rails, we want to arm them with the best equipment they’ll need. No matter where your travels lead you, we'll have you covered. We've been the market leaders in surfing wetsuits for over 30 years, and our E4 ultimate stretch neoprene and and zipless entry technologies have set the standard for wetsuits of the future.

    Reviews overview

    3.721 ratings in total
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    76%
    Rate salary as high or average
    62%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Rip Curl?

    AI summary of recent reviews
    Employees appreciate the excellent discounts and benefits, along with the positive, collaborative culture and supportive colleagues at Rip Curl. The work/life balance is highly valued, with the company encouraging employees to 'Live the Search'. Many enjoy working with cool products and representing a well-known brand.

    However, there are some potential challenges, including concerns with management communication and support from head office, inconsistent scheduling with some employees receiving fewer hours than expected, and pay that may be lower compared to similar roles elsewhere. Some employees also note limited career advancement opportunities and periods of heavy workload.

    Recent reviews

    2.0
    Marketing Role
    Oct 2026
    Torquay VIC 32281 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Fun on the surface, less so underneath.
    The good thingsAwesome atmosphere and solid discounts. Opportunities to go on trips for work (when available) are almost always amazing.
    The challengesManagement and expectations in this department are extremely poor. Team is extremely overworked and certain managers can be extremely vindictive.
    2.0
    Retail Sales Assistant
    Dec 2025
    All Gold Coast QLDLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Easy job, bad management. Different location might be better.
    The good thingsDiscounts were great, job was very easy to do.
    The challengesNo hours to be shared. Was hired with a promise of 20 hours a week, only to be told there wasn't enough hours to give because they had over hired. I was given 7 shifts for the entirety of 1 month, all of which were 3-5 hours long. Averaged 15 hours a fortnight. Favouritism was very obvious, especially because the managers were besties. Very cliquey. If you weren't someone they wanted to talk to, they'd whisper around you and laugh in your face.
    5.0
    Store Manager
    Sep 2025
    Townsville QLD 48101 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Collaborative and supportive work environment
    The good thingsWorking at Rip Curl has been nothing but a positive experience. I have experienced a fantastic collaborative and supportive environment from day one and I truly can't fault it. Any problems are always solved promptly, and if someone doesn't know the answer, they'll always find it for you. Upper Management live by 'the Search' and encourage their employees to do the same, offering freedoms that I haven't been given in previous roles. Overall, a very friendly and open working environment.
    The challengesThe distance between stores and other leaders can sometimes make it difficult as you don't have the opportunity for extra support if needed.
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