Retail Property Operations Lead — Part-Time

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Swifts Creek; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on brands

18 weeks maternity leave

Private health insurance discounts

Active social club

Employee assistance program

Novated lease for EVs

Volunteer time off

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Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an Operations Manager for a part-time on-site role in Sale, VIC. You will act as the primary on-site contact for clients, retailers, and stakeholders, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on operational excellence across budgets, maintenance programs, and vendor relationships.

You will lead risk and compliance initiatives, manage contractors, and ensure safety standards across the asset while coordinating with the Centre Manager to deliver efficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, building, business, or related field with 3–5 years of experience in facilities management, property management, hospitality, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working in retail property assets or retailer environments, with an understanding of the unique operational dynamics of retail spaces.
• Strong knowledge of local occupational health and safety requirements, including practical experience implementing safety programs and maintaining compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk and compliance programs, incl. audits, incident reporting, OH&S and environmental policy adherence.
• Manage contractor performance and vendor relationships to ensure safe, timely, budget-conscious services.
• Oversee procurement aligned with client guidelines and best practices to optimize value.
• Monitor and manage operational budgets to meet financial targets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Serve as on-site contact for retailers and facilities matters, building stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate planned and preventative maintenance with reactive maintenance to ensure reliability.
• Ensure compliance with Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards and safety legislation.
• Prepare monthly reports on incidents, budget, CAPEX tracking, and contract expiry profiles.
• Manage minor works projects from inception to completion, aligning with client expectations.

Skills

Budget management

Contractor management

OH&S knowledge

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in facilities management

Tools

BMS platforms

FM software

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an Operations Manager for a part-time on-site role in Sale, VIC. You will act as the primary on-site contact for clients, retailers, and stakeholders, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on operational excellence across budgets, maintenance programs, and vendor relationships.

You will lead risk and compliance initiatives, manage contractors, and ensure safety standards across the asset while coordinating with the Centre Manager to deliver efficient