Property Portfolio Manager

Woolworths Ltd.; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options

Team discounts

Sonder support

Job summary

Woolworths Group is seeking a Property Portfolio Manager – Leasehold (SANTWA) to lead leasehold operations across SA, NT and WA. You will drive tenant relations, negotiate terms, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver sustainability and growth initiatives for our store network.

You will bring 3+ years of commercial property experience, strong financial and budgeting skills, and knowledge of planning processes.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of commercial property experience with retail landlord-tenant dynamics.
• Qualifications in Property, Valuation, Business or related discipline preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial capability with budget development and investment feasibility.
• Knowledge of town planning frameworks, DA processes, and approvals.
• Outstanding negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive leasehold operations across the SANTWA network via regular site visits, protecting trading amenity and ensuring landlord covenants are upheld.
• Lead end-to-end lease administration and tenure transactions, including timely option renewals and collaboration with Property Legal.
• Partner with internal retail operations, eCommerce, and facilities teams to drive network growth, refurbishments and Direct-to-Boot infrastructure improvements.
• Deliver sustainability and amenity initiatives across store network, overseeing EV charging rollouts, solar installations, car park upgrades and recycling programmes.
• Conduct comprehensive financial and demographic analyses (NPV, IRR, local market trends) to build robust business cases.
• Foster high-trust relationships with landlords, centre managers and authorities to negotiate optimal commercial outcomes.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Financial acumen

Budgeting

Investment feasibility

Landlord-tenant knowledge

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Property, Valuation, Business, or related discipline

Job description

We Are Woolworths GroupWe are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.Property Portfolio Manager – Leasehold (SANTWA)Location: Kewdale, WADepartment: Group Services – PropertyStep into a dynamic, high-impact role driving the performance, operational quality, and future growth of Woolworths Group’s leasehold portfolio across South Australia, Northern Territory, and Western Australia. You will act as a pivotal commercial partner, championing landlord collaboration and delivering leading amenity, sustainability, and eCommerce initiatives that directly elevate the everyday shopping experience for millions of customers.What you'll do:Drive leasehold operational management across the SANTWA network through regular site visits, protecting trading amenity, and ensuring all landlord repair and maintenance covenants are upheld.Lead end-to-end lease administration and tenure transactions, including the timely preparation of Option renewals and collaboration with Property Legal to execute agreements.Partner with internal retail operations, eCommerce, and facilities teams to champion network growth, store refurbishments, and Direct-to-Boot infrastructure improvements.Deliver key sustainability and amenity initiatives across our store network, overseeing EV charging rollouts, solar installations, car park upgrades, and specialised recycling programmes.Conduct comprehensive financial and demographic analyses—evaluating NPV, IRR, and local market trends—to build robust business cases that optimise capital allocation.Foster high-trust, productive relationships with landlords, centre managers, and authorities to negotiate optimal commercial outcomes and safeguard landlord recovery contributions.What you'll bring:At least three years of commercial property experience, demonstrating a solid grasp of retail landlord-tenant dynamics, lease structures, and market drivers.Relevant tertiary qualifications in Property, Valuation, Business, or a related discipline (preferred).Strong commercial acumen and financial capability, with proven expertise in budget development, business case modelling, and investment feasibility.Working knowledge of town planning frameworks, development application (DA) processes, and statutory approval procedures.Outstanding negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of influencing cross-functional partners and external commercial entities.A customer-first mindset aligned with our core values, paired with an unwavering commitment to safety and operational excellence across the retail environment.What you’ll experienceA global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business networkAccess to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their familiesA progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to youTeam discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven workOpportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary. Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc.Everyone belongs at Woolworths GroupDiversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.