Property Portfolio Manager

Gough Recruitment WA; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Corporate benefits

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Gough Recruitment WA is partnering with a major Australian retailer to appoint a Property Portfolio Manager to oversee a multi-state, leasehold portfolio across WA, SA and NT. You will work with senior stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes, manage leases, renewals and capital works, and support sustainability initiatives across the network.

You will lead financial analyses, feasibility studies and strategic landlord relationships, ensuring assets perform commercially while supporting network

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in commercial property, preferably retail property management or asset management.
• Sound understanding of commercial leases and landlord/tenant obligations.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience with development approvals or major capital works is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of a substantial retail leasehold portfolio across multiple states.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor landlord obligations to ensure trading amenity.
• Manage lease administration, option renewals and tenure transactions.
• Build relationships with landlords, centre managers and external stakeholders to negotiate favourable outcomes.
• Support major store developments, refurbishments and infrastructure improvements.
• Drive sustainability projects (EV charging, solar, car park upgrades).
• Prepare financial assessments, feasibility analyses and business cases for property decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support eCommerce initiatives and network growth.

Skills

Property management

Lease negotiations

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Major National Retail Portfolio | WA, SA & NT
Property Portfolio Manager

Take ownership of a significant multi-state retail property portfolio, partnering with one of Australia's largest and most recognised retail groups. This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact, commercially focused position overseeing a substantial network of retail assets, with exposure to major property initiatives, strategic negotiations and large-scale infrastructure projects.

The Opportunity

• Manage a large, multi-state retail leasehold portfolio spanning Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across property, retail operations, facilities and eCommerce.
• Play a key role in major capital works, store refurbishments, sustainability initiatives and network expansion.
• Influence commercial outcomes through lease negotiations, financial analysis and strategic landlord relationships.
• Join a large, sophisticated property team with genuine career progression and exposure to a nationally significant property network.

The Role

Reporting into the broader property function, you will take responsibility for the operational, commercial and strategic management of a diverse retail leasehold portfolio. Working closely with landlords, centre management, internal stakeholders and external authorities, you will ensure the portfolio is performing commercially while supporting the ongoing evolution of the retail network.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day management and operational performance of a substantial retail leasehold portfolio.
• Conducting regular site inspections, monitoring landlord obligations and ensuring high standards of trading amenity.
• Managing lease administration, option renewals, tenure transactions and associated legal documentation.
• Building strong relationships with landlords, centre managers and key external stakeholders to negotiate favourable commercial outcomes.
• Supporting major store developments, refurbishments and infrastructure improvements across the network.
• Driving sustainability and amenity projects, including EV charging, solar installations and car park upgrades.
• Preparing financial assessments, feasibility analysis and business cases to support strategic property decisions.
• Collaborating with internal teams to support eCommerce initiatives, operational improvements and future network growth.

About You

You will be a commercially minded property professional who enjoys working across a large and diverse portfolio, building relationships and taking ownership of complex property matters.

Ideally, you will bring:

• 3+ years' experience within commercial property, ideally across retail property management, leasehold management or asset management.
• A sound understanding of commercial leases, landlord and tenant obligations and retail property operations.
• Strong commercial acumen, with confidence interpreting financial information, budgets and investment feasibility.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Exposure to development approvals, town planning or major capital works will be highly regarded.
• A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple locations.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to manage a significant retail portfolio across three Australian states.
• Exposure to major property projects and strategic initiatives within a nationally recognised business.
• Work alongside an established, high-performing property team.
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression across a large property network.
• Competitive remuneration and an attractive corporate benefits offering.
• A flexible and inclusive working environment with access to a broad range of employee benefits.