Research Manager

The GPT Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Parental leave

Learning & Development

Wellbeing program

Employee referrals

Job summary

The GPT Group in Sydney is seeking a driven Research Manager to lead and deliver thoughtful research that informs our investment strategy and supports investor engagement. You will collaborate across teams to translate market insights into actionable opportunities.

You will build in-house frameworks, publish high-quality reports, and develop forecasts to guide strategic planning. Strong analytical and communication skills, plus experience in real estate research, are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in real estate, investment management or research
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to present complex information clearly
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth research on property markets, industry trends, and global economic factors
• Building and maintaining in-house frameworks and databases for strategic intelligence
• Writing and structuring high-quality research reports, articles, and market updates
• Collaborating with sectors, investor relations, and other teams to disseminate findings
• Participating in client meetings and stakeholder engagements to share insights
• Monitoring global trends to identify opportunities and risks and refining methodologies
• Developing forecasts and predictive models to support planning and decision-making

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship management

Research publishing

Job description

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

We're one of Australia's largest property groups, managing $40 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 creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

The role

We are seeking a highly driven and results oriented Research Manager to play an important role in the company's research initiatives to join our Sydney based team.

The focus of the role is, through collaboration, delivery of thought provoking and comprehensive research which informs GPT's investment strategy and supports investor engagement.

What you will be doing

• Conducting in-depth research on property markets, industry trends, and global economic factors affecting the real estate sector; and translate findings to business opportunities and outputs relevant to GPT.
• Building and maintaining in-house frameworks and databases which provide strategic business intelligence, using various sources and tools.
• Writing and structuring high-quality research reports, articles, presentations and market updates, which highlight key insights and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborating with the respective sectors, capital transactions, investor relations functions and other teams across the Group to disseminate research findings
• Participating in client meetings and stakeholder engagements to share insights.
• Monitoring and analysing industry and global trends to identify emerging opportunities and risks, as well as staying current with developments research methodologies.
• Developing forecasts and predictive models to support strategic planning and decision- making.

What makes you stand out

You will be a motivated and talented research professional from within the real estate, investment management or research industries with a solid understanding of property markets, related industry dynamics and macro trends.

You will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills, the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively and have a proven track record creating and publishing high-quality research.

With excellent written and verbal communication skills and relationship management skills, you will be able to consult with the business to generate innovative research ideas and content.

This opportunity will suit a strategic and creative thinker, who is looking to build their career within property investment leader.

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 2025 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Placed 1st of real estate investment trusts in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 Yearbook.
• Earned a Gold 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.

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it!