Centre Manager

CBRE; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Family-inclusive benefits

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead a multi-site retail portfolio across Perth's north. Based in the Perth CBD, you will own the full P&L, drive leasing outcomes, and manage retailer and owner relationships with support from a Retail Manager and Facilities Manager.

You will engage with IFM Investors and local stakeholders, report on performance, and shape strategy with both financial discipline and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Centre Manager or equivalent with retail multi-site experience.
• Proven budgeting, reporting to owners, and P&L accountability.
• WA Real Estate licence or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Own centre strategy, budget, and financial performance.
• Lead leasing across the portfolio, including renewals.
• Build relationships with IFM Investors and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the Retail Manager, coordinating with Facilities Manager.
• Engage retailers and local councils as the portfolio's primary contact.

Skills

Leasing

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

P&L accountability

Education

WA Real Estate licence

Job description

• Lead a quality institutional retail portfolio for one of Australia's most respected fund managers
• Based in the Perth CBD, with accountability for assets across Perth's northern suburbs
• Full P&L ownership: budgets, leasing strategy, retailer performance and owner reporting are yours
• Peer‑level FM team alongside you, so the building stays in expert hands while you drive the commercial agenda
• Build direct relationships with IFM Investors and local stakeholders as the face of the portfolio
• A high‑trust, high‑accountability role with genuine strategic scope
• Perth CBD Mooro, Land of the Whadjuk Noongar People

CBRE manages this retail portfolio on behalf of IFM Investors, and we're looking for a Centre Manager to lead commercial performance across a multi‑site portfolio in Perth's north. Based in the CBD, you'll own the full P&L, drive leasing outcomes, manage retailer and owner relationships, and work alongside a Retail Manager and Facilities Manager who each take accountability for their respective disciplines.

In This Role, You Will

• Own centre strategy, budget and financial performance, including income targets, operating costs and capital works planning
• Lead leasing activity across the portfolio, including negotiations, renewals and vacancy management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with IFM Investors, reporting regularly on portfolio performance and strategic priorities
• Manage and develop your Retail Manager, and work closely with the Facilities Manager on operational outcomes
• Engage with retailers, local councils, community groups and key stakeholders as the primary point of contact for the portfolio

About You

You're an experienced retail property professional with a track record of delivering strong commercial results in a multi‑site environment. You're comfortable with full P&L accountability, confident in front of institutional clients, and a natural at leading a team.

• Proven experience as a Centre Manager or equivalent in retail property
• Strong leasing and financial management skills, with experience managing budgets and owner reporting
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to institutional clients
• Demonstrated experience leading or developing team members
• A WA Real Estate licence, or willingness to obtain one

Why CBRE?

• A global real estate leader with career pathways into senior leadership across retail and asset management
• Manage a quality IFM Investors portfolio with a well‑resourced, experienced team behind you
• Industry‑leading parental leave and family‑inclusive benefits
• An inclusive, high‑performance culture with strong senior leadership in WA

Can we inspire you to join us?

At CBRE, our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion begins with you. We are strengthening our inclusive culture, so everyone feels safe, valued, and heard. Because when you belong, we all succeed.

We welcome and encourage First Nations People to apply. Be inspired to elevate your career to new heights. We look forward to hearing from you! #WeAreCBRE

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