Job Description

Assistant Asset Manager | Retail Property | Hybrid working

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An exciting opportunity has become available to join a leading Australian retail property owner with a diverse national portfolio of shopping centres and retail assets. This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded property professional looking to transition into client-side asset management, working within a collaborative team focused on driving asset performance, long-term value and strategic portfolio outcomes.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Supporting the execution of strategic asset plans to maximise long-term asset value.
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- Managing external property managers, facilities managers and leasing agents to ensure strong operational performance and KPI delivery.
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- Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, financial reporting and performance analysis.
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- Monitoring lease expiries, tenancy performance and opportunities to optimise rental income.
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- Coordinating capital works, compliance initiatives and preparing assets for sale where required.
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- Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, including leveraging technology and AI to streamline processes.
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Assistant Asset Manager | Retail Property | Hybrid working

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An exciting opportunity has become available to join a leading Australian retail property owner with a diverse national portfolio of shopping centres and retail assets. This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded property professional looking to transition into client-side asset management, working within a collaborative team focused on driving asset performance, long-term value and strategic portfolio outcomes.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Supporting the execution of strategic asset plans to maximise long-term asset value.
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- Managing external property managers, facilities managers and leasing agents to ensure strong operational performance and KPI delivery.
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- Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, financial reporting and performance analysis.
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- Monitoring lease expiries, tenancy performance and opportunities to optimise rental income.
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- Coordinating capital works, compliance initiatives and preparing assets for sale where required.
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- Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, including leveraging technology and AI to streamline processes.
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About You:

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This role will suit someone who enjoys balancing the operational and commercial aspects of retail property while developing broader asset management expertise.

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The ideal candidate will have:

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- A minimum of three years' experience within retail property, shopping centres or commercial property.
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- Direct shopping centre experience, with exposure to property management and asset performance.
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- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
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- A relevant tertiary qualification in Property, Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a polished and qualified presentation style.
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- Strong commercial judgement, attention to detail and the ability to influence outcomes across multiple stakeholders.
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- Confidence using technology, with an interest in leveraging AI and digital tools to improve reporting and workflow efficiencies.
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Due to the specialist nature of this prospect, candidates with direct shopping centre experience will be highly regarded. Only those with relevant skills will be contacted.

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📌 Assistant Asset Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Gough Recruitment
📍 New South Wales