Assistant Operations Manager

The GPT Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave options

Parental leave benefits – 22 weeks

Learning & Development support

Wellbeing programs

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

The GPT Group is seeking a driven Assistant Operations Manager for its Office Asset Team, based at 7 Macquarie Place, Sydney. You will oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate contractors, and uphold top standards of safety, compliance and presentation across our office assets.

You will bring 3–4 years of asset operations experience, with trade or engineering qualifications in electrical or mechanical disciplines, and a proactive, stakeholder-focused approach to drive performance.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years in operational asset roles with building services exposure.
• Trade or engineering qualifications in electrical or mechanical disciplines desirable.
• Strong understanding of Building Codes, Australian Standards and OHS/WHS.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review all contractor and service contracts within budgets and legal obligations.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, fit-outs and maintenance works for efficient delivery.
• Promote a strong safety culture with internal teams and contractors.
• Support planned maintenance programs and maintain operational systems/databases.
• Assist with budgeting, purchase orders, invoices and monthly reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety measures, risk management plans and safe work methods.

Skills

Contractor management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Risk management

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Preventive maintenance planning

Education

Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

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

We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $39 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a driven and experienced Assistant Operations Manager to join our Office Asset Team, based at 7 Macquarie Place.

The Assistant Operations Manager plays a vital role in supporting the seamless day-to-day operations of our assets, working in close partnership with the Operations Manager to coordinate trades, manage contractors, and uphold the highest standards of building performance. This position is central to delivering an exceptional experience for our asset customers, ensuring every facet of our properties is maintained with a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and presentation. The AOM brings hands‑on operational expertise and a proactive approach to contractor oversight, helping to drive the overall performance and long‑term integrity of our asset portfolio.

What you will be doing

• Managing and reviewing all contractor and service contracts within agreed budgets, ensuring performance standards, safety requirements, and legal obligations are met.
• Coordinating contractors, consultants, fit‑outs, and maintenance works to ensure efficient delivery of property services, timely completion of work requests, and high standards of presentation and tenant satisfaction.
• Promoting and maintaining a strong safety culture with internal teams and contractors, including compliance with health, safety, and contractor management requirements.
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance programs, maintain operational systems and databases, and implement general maintenance, risk management, and environmental initiatives, including energy and water conservation.
• Assisting with the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of operational and capital works budgets, including raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and contributing to monthly operational reports.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory, certification, and essential safety measure requirements, including contractor inductions, risk management plans, and safe work method statements.

What makes you stand out

You will have 3–4 years’ relevant operational asset experience, with trade or engineering qualifications in electrical or mechanical disciplines highly desirable. You will demonstrate a sound understanding of Building Codes, Australian Standards, OHS/WHS legislation, and essential services and statutory requirements.

You will be comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities within operational and financial deadlines, with proven capability in risk management, contracts, and contractor management. A strong customer focus, proactive approach, and the ability to communicate effectively and build professional relationships with stakeholders at all levels will be key to success in this role.

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 4th in the 2024 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Achieved number 2 real estate company in S&P Global Sustainability Assessment.
• Earned a gold 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!