Assistant Operations Manager

The GPT Group; Campbelltown; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave options

Parental leave 22 weeks

Learning & Development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Employee Referral Program

Résumé du poste

The GPT Group is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager for Macarthur Square. You will help ensure safety, security and optimal presentation while driving efficiency and ROI.

You will manage contractors, sustainability drivers and risk, and support tenancy delivery to bring in new retailers. Ideal candidates have strong experience in large property asset operations, budgeting and forecasting, and a solid grasp of Building Codes, OHS/WHS, and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational management of large property assets with budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Knowledge of Building Codes, Australian Standards and OHS/WHS compliance.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to juggle priorities, manage risk and deliver on time and budget.

Responsabilités

• Assist with safety culture and compliance across GPT employees and contractors.
• Oversee maintenance, asset presentation, and service delivery to maximise ROI.
• Manage contractor relationships, pricing, contracts, and governance.
• Support tenancy delivery and smooth onboarding of new retailers.
• Prepare tender documentation and pricing in line with policy and governance.
• Work with national teams to improve sustainability performance and asset targets.
• Participate in weekend and event duty manager rosters as required.

Connaissances

Operational management

Budgeting & forecasting

Building codes & standards

OHS/WHS

Stakeholder relations

Project management

Customer experience focus

Prioritisation

Description du poste

We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.

We're one of Australia's largest property groups, managing $40 billion worth of assets across the country.

Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They're inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

The role

Together with the Operations Manager, the Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that Macarthur Square is safe, secure and presented at optimal standards. The role also assists with maximising operational efficiency and increasing the return on investment, whilst managing risk.

The diverse role Assistant Operations Manager actively participates in contractor management, environmental sustainability management, risk management, tenancy delivery support and retailer engagement under the guidance of the Operations Manager, centre management and national property operations.

What you will be doing

• Undertaking regular inspections of the asset to determine the extent, and priority of any repair works or other attention required.
• Supporting the Operations Manager with driving the safety culture across the asset, both with GPT employees and our contractors, ensuring compliance with GPT health and safety procedures.
• Maintaining ongoing compliance with statutory authorities and enact sound engineering practices in relation to maintenance of the property structure, facade, fittings, finishes, fit out and services.
• Along with the greater team, support the tenancy delivery process to achieve smooth transition of new retailers into the asset.
• Managing specialist contractors, ensuring their adherence to contract terms, conditions and nominated scope of works, including the Integrated Service Contract working closely with the Integrated Services Manager, on a daily basis.
• Preparing tender and contract documentation, including obtaining pricing for works and services in accordance with company policy, procurement and governance requirements.
• Working with the National Operations and operational peers to maximise the asset's sustainability performance and supporting the team to drive performance of the asset to ensure performance targets are achieved.
• Participate in the Duty Manager shift roster during weekends, peak periods, events or when required.

What makes you stand out

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in the operational management of large property assets, have commercial acumen and financial management skills (incl. a solid background in budgeting and forecasting) and an understanding of Building Codes, Australian Standards, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS/WHS), and legislation, including essential services and statutory requirements.

You will be a natural communicator who is comfortable with building strong professional relationships with stakeholders, have excellent project management skills and is focused on the customer experience at the asset. You will have the well-honed ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and deliverables to time and budget whilst working collaboratively and thrive on showcasing your problem solving, interpretation and negotiation skills.

What makes us stand out

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options.
• Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
• Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
• Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
• Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.

We know the power of a great experience

• Ranked 5th in the 2025 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Placed 1st of real estate investment trusts in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 Yearbook.
• Earned a silver ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
• Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025.
• Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds.

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it!