Portfolio Manager

The GPT Group; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company in Australia is seeking an experienced commercial property professional to manage multiple premium office assets. You will be responsible for developing and delivering strategic investment plans, leading asset teams, and maximizing profits. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of experience in property management, outstanding leadership skills, and tertiary qualifications in a related discipline. The role offers flexible working arrangements and outstanding leave benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

22 weeks paid parental leave

Comprehensive Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in a general manager, portfolio manager, or property investment role.
• Extensive knowledge of asset management, leasing, and property investment.
• Demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful strategies.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate the performance of multiple premium office assets.
• Develop and deliver the strategic investment plan.
• Maximise profit through management of capital expenditure.

Skills

Commercial property expertise

High-level negotiation skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline

Job description

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

We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $35 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 create an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

The role

Step into a pivotal role where you'll orchestrate the performance of multiple premium office assets across our portfolio. Reporting to and working closely with the Divisional Portfolio Manager, you'll be the driving force behind investment strategies, championing leasing initiatives, and collaborating with site teams to unlock value and deliver strong returns for our Fund and co-owners.

This is your chance to shape asset performance at a strategic level, influence major investment decisions, and build your leadership capability while working alongside some of the industry's best minds. If you're ready to take your commercial property expertise to the next level, this role offers the perfect platform.

What you will be doing

• Developing & delivering the strategic investment plan agreed with the Fund/Owners, identifying key risks to mitigate and opportunities to capitalise on to provide growth and enhance returns.
• Implement the strategic investment plan through engagement with the site asset teams (and external agencies).
• Overall responsibility for leasing and renewals within sub-portfolio and alignment / engagement with the leasing team as appropriate.
• Prepare papers, including NPV's as required to obtain approvals for capex and leasing deals.
• Maximise profit through management of capital expenditure and providing strategic direction to maximise income.
• Manage (where applicable) co-ownership relationships and drive strategic alignment with co-owners to deliver GPT objectives.
• Develop and maintain strategic customer relationships.
• Provide leadership to asset site teams.

What makes you stand out

We're looking for an experienced commercial property professional who brings:

• 6+ years' experience in a general manager, portfolio manager or property investment role, with expertise in commercial property.
• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of asset management, leasing and property investment.
• Outstanding leadership skills with proven ability in high-level negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Strategic planning excellence – demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful strategies.
• A proven ability to maximise revenue and minimise expenses to deliver sustainable returns.
• Skilled at building strong partnerships across diverse stakeholders to align priorities and deliver outcomes.

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 2024 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Achieved number 2 real estate company in S&P Global Sustainability Assessment.
• 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.

What are the next steps?

If this role sounds like you then we want to hear from you!

Click on “Apply” to submit your formal application and Thea from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.