Centre Manager

JLL; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks maternity leave

Private health insurance discounts

Employee discounts

Novated lease for EV cars

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

JLL Australia – Adelaide is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead Rundle Place, a premier retail asset. You will drive operational excellence, financial performance, and strong retailer relationships while supervising a dedicated team and coordinating with portfolio and head office colleagues.

To be successful, you will bring 5+ years in retail property management, SA registration, a degree in Property/Business/Management, and proven leadership, budgeting, and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail property management experience with knowledge of property functions and the Retail Tenancy Act.
• Current Real Estate & Business Sales Representative Registration (Property Managers) in South Australia.
• Degree in Property, Business, Management or related discipline.
• Superior financial acumen and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent reporting skills and advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse budgets, business plans, monthly reports, and forecasts.
• Maintain the centre to the highest standards while minimising liability exposure.
• Work with external leasing consultants to achieve key leasing milestones and manage lease processes.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with retailers and implement marketing strategies.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing centre-based team.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical capabilities

Reporting skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Property, Business, Management or related discipline

Job description

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way

forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.

JLL is seeking an experienced and dynamic Centre Manager to lead the management of Rundle Place, a premier retail asset in Adelaide, South Australia. This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile shopping centre and drive operational excellence, financial performance, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Reporting to the Head of Retail, you will lead a dedicated team including Administration, Operations, and Marketing Managers, ensuring the centre operates to the highest professional standards and delivers maximum returns to our client, Growthpoint Properties Australia.

About Rundle Place

Rundle Place is a well-established retail destination requiring strategic leadership to maintain its market position and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on asset performance and retailer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Planning

• Prepare and analyse budgets, business plans, monthly reports, and forecasts in accordance with the Management Agreement
• Maintain tight control over operating costs and maximise net returns
• Oversee rent collection, arrears management, and outgoings recoveries
• Analyse retailer trading performance and occupancy costs

Operations Excellence

• Maintain the centre to the highest standards while minimising liability exposure
• Ensure compliance with OH&S, environmental, and risk management policies
• Manage maintenance programs, contractors, and plant/equipment to Australian Standards
• Oversee minor tenancy fit-outs and project management

Leasing & Retail Mix

• Work with external leasing consultants to achieve key leasing milestones
• Manage assignment of lease processes and retail mix strategy
• Prepare leasing documentation and disclosure packages

Marketing & Retailer Relations

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with retailers to drive productivity
• Implement marketing strategies that reflect the centre's market position
• Proactively manage underperforming retailers and minimise rental abatements

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing centre-based team
• Foster a culture of client focus and service excellence
• Collaborate effectively with portfolio and head office teams

Essential Requirements

• 5+ years of retail property management experience with comprehensive knowledge of property functions and the Retail Tenancy Act
• Current Real Estate & Business Sales Representative Registration (Property Managers) in South Australia
• Degree in Property, Business, Management or related discipline
• Superior financial acumen and analytical capabilities
• Excellent reporting skills and advanced Microsoft Office proficiency

Key Attributes

• Exceptional communication and client servicing skills
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated, energetic, and detail-oriented
• Proven leadership and people management experience
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Collaborative team player focused on delivering results

Benefits

• Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Private Health Insurance Discounts
• Active Social Club
• Employee assistant program
• Novated Lease for EV cars
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
• Premium offices

What you can expect from us:

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.

We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies.

We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.