Job Description
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Take the reins of a busy shopping centre in the West of Sydney!
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Bring your experience, ideas and leadership style to improve operations and customer experience.
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Work alongside engaged stakeholders and an on-site team committed to delivering results.
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Who we are looking for:
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A retail property professional who understands what drives foot traffic, retailer success and customer experience.
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A leader who can balance operational excellence with commercial outcomes and long-term asset performance.
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Someone who takes pride in creating vibrant destinations where retailers, customers and the local community thrive.
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An experienced people leader who can motivate on-site teams and foster a culture of accountability and service excellence.
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A proactive communicator who can influence outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups and navigate competing priorities.
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A hands-on Centre Manager who leads from the front and stays connected to the day-to-day operation.
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The Role:
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We're seeking a hands-on Centre Manager to oversee the daily operations of a shopping centre in the West of Sydney, balancing business-as-usual management with a complex stakeholder environment. You'll be empowered to drive improvements, resolve challenges and make a visible difference across the centre.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the day-to-day management of this centre delivering exceptional operational, commercial and customer outcomes.
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Prepare and manage annual operating budgets, forecasts and capital expenditure plans, ensuring strong financial performance and cost control.
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Drive retailer engagement and performance through proactive communication, issue resolution and a customer-focused approach.
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Monitor centre performance, including sales trends, customer feedback, occupancy and key operational metrics,



identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
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Partner with Asset Management, Leasing and Marketing teams to support activations, events, leasing initiatives and asset enhancement opportunities.
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Oversee facilities management, maintenance programs, essential services and contractor performance to ensure a safe, well-presented and operationally effective environment.
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Ensure compliance with all statutory, safety, risk management and governance requirements, maintaining accurate records and operational documentation.
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Lead the delivery of capital works, upgrades and asset initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption to retailers, customers and trade.
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Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the customer experience, strengthen retailer performance and contribute to the long-term success of the assets.
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About Knight Frank
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Knight Frank Australia is part of the world's largest privately owned property consultancy. We provide transactional and advisory services across commercial property, including office, retail, and industrial assets.
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What's in it for you?
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Enjoy two extra weeks of leave, two wellness days every year, and your birthday off to celebrate your way
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People first culture with visible, approachable leaders who keep everyone connected through open conversations and regular business updates
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Drive your career forward with structured six-monthly check-ins and the ability to start growth conversations anytime.
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Work smarter with purpose-built property platforms and technology designed to save you time every day
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Important to know
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You must have valid Australian working rights to be considered
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A police check is required for successful candidates.
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We use AI tools to assist with hiring, but people make the final decisions
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We are currently NOT accepting candidates via an agency, we have PSA's in place.
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📌 Expression Of Interest - Centre Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Knight Frank
📍 New South Wales