Lead and shape CBRE's Pacific Enterprise platform, driving growth, operational excellence, and client outcomes across multiple countries and a diverse portfolio of global enterprise accounts.
Proven senior leader with experience leading large-scale operations, client portfolios, and cross-functional teams within facilities management, real estate, outsourcing, or related industries.
Sydney | Land of the Gadigal people ABOUT CBRE CBRE is a US Fortune 500 company and the global leader in commercial real estate services, operating in 42 countries with over 40,000 employees.
Our Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) business delivers integrated facilities management, project management, transaction advisory, and consulting services across 350 offices.
In APAC, GWS operates across 14 countries with over 11,000 people.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Country Director (Pacific) - GWS Enterprise leads the Pacific Enterprise platform — providing in-market leadership that enables sector teams to deliver against global and regional standards.
The role drives business growth, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction across integrated facilities management, entity management, and all Pacific locations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Safety Compliance Maintain a safe, compliant operating environment across all accounts and locations Lead HSE culture: near-miss reporting, hazard identification, and timely incident response Oversee technical compliance, competency verification, and statutory reporting Oversee entity compliance and ensure all entities related licenses, cashflow, asset (offices, etc) are governed and managed
2. Account Enablement Apply deep local market knowledge to drive account performance and client satisfaction Lead talent placement and mobility across accounts — right people,



right roles Facilitate cross-account forums and SME networks to embed best practice Conduct regular operational reviews to champion service quality and financial performance Manage joint ventures and affiliate relationships as required including new counties cities
3. Growth Business Development Develop commercially viable solutions and business cases to support account growth Build and consolidate key supplier relationships to drive supply chain value Lead in-market client cultivation, thought leadership, and focus forums Own the structured growth pipeline ****** month horizon), including M A identification and integration Drive 100% off-market renewals as the default aspiration
4. Operational Efficiency Industrialize platform delivery — best available resource at competitive, predictable unit rates Manage gross revenue to OpEx ratio to optimise Pacific platform efficiency Scale Work Your Way short-term placement to support more accounts and lines of business Lead shared services improvements including automation and Procurement as a Service
5. Community Culture Build a Pacific community that drives engagement, belonging, and innovation Champion DE I through EBRGs, awareness programmes, and enablement training Lead initiatives to achieve industry-low attrition — making CBRE the employer of choice Drive talent strategie s to attract, retain,



and develop people in key CBRE disciplines LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS Lead through influence — drive outcomes across a matrix organisation without relying on direct authority Build transparency and reduce friction across functions and accounts Listen to and communicate the voice of the client Champion Diversity Inclusion in all people and culture decisions Bring CBRE's full platform capability to clients Adopt AI tools and emerging technologies to increase personal and team effectiveness Maintain a growth mindset — stay curious, keep developing Be fully accountable for your actions, your team, and your commitments KEY CAPABILITIES Proactively cultivate and grow CBRE relationships with enterprise clients — new accounts and expanded capability Ensure top talent in every role, with effective performance management and succession planning Maintain full awareness of legal, regulatory, and Board-level obligations across the Pacific High emotional intelligence — able to engage and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Drive CBRE's visibility as a preferred employer within the industry Elevate team knowledge of the industry, CBRE, and GWS Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive.
We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact.
Our cooperative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people.
At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential.
We welcome all applicants.
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📌 Country Director (Pacific) - Gws Enterprise (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales