The Opportunity A well-established, privately held property investment group is seeking an experienced National Asset Manager to lead asset management activities across its Australian portfolio.

Spanning office, retail, industrial and residential assets, the portfolio has a significant office component and presents an opportunity for an accomplished property skilled to drive performance, strengthen portfolio-wide processes and identify opportunities for income growth and long-term value creation.

Working closely with the CEO and as part of the Executive Leadership Team, you will have significant influence over asset strategy, portfolio performance and broader investment decisions, while establishing a consistent approach to asset management nationally.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and further develop the national asset management function, establishing consistent governance, reporting and operational frameworks.
- Take ownership of portfolio performance, identifying opportunities to grow income, optimise asset performance and enhance long-term value.
- Work closely with the CEO, Directors and Executive Leadership Team to develop and execute asset and portfolio strategies.
- Provide strategic oversight of leasing, tenant mix, capital expenditure, budgeting and financial performance.
- Lead, mentor and develop internal property teams while managing external consultants and service providers across multiple locations.
- Establish consistent performance measures, reporting standards and accountability across the portfolio.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions,



valuers, councils and other key stakeholders.
- Provide asset management expertise and commercial input into acquisitions, developments and broader investment decisions.
- Maintain a strong presence across the national portfolio, including regular interstate travel to engage with local teams and maintain first-hand knowledge of individual assets.

About You You will be an accomplished property professional with strong commercial judgement and the ability to operate effectively at both a strategic and hands-on level.

You Will Bring:

- 10+ years’ experience in property and asset management, ideally across substantial or geographically diverse portfolios.
- A minimum of five years’ experience directly managing B Grade commercial office assets, with a strong understanding of the leasing, tenant retention, capital expenditure and repositioning strategies associated with this asset class.
- Demonstrated experience building, improving or transforming an asset management function or platform.
- Strong commercial capability across leasing strategy, financial performance, capital planning and portfolio optimisation.
- Experience implementing effective governance,



reporting and operating frameworks across multiple assets or locations.
- A proven track record of leading and developing internal teams while successfully managing external property and professional service providers.
- The credibility and communication skills to engage effectively with owners, Directors, senior executives and external stakeholders.
- A proactive, commercially focused and outcomes-driven approach, together with the flexibility to travel nationally as required.

What’s on Offer? This is an opportunity to take on a highly influential position within an established private property group, with the mandate to shape how its national portfolio is managed and positioned for future growth.

- Executive-level remuneration, including performance-related incentives.
- Direct exposure to ownership and genuine involvement in strategic property and investment decisions.
- The opportunity to shape and strengthen a national asset management function.
- Responsibility for a diverse portfolio with significant scope for asset optimisation and value creation.
- A pivotal leadership role as part of the Executive Leadership Team.

Ready to Make an Impact? For a senior property professional looking for the opportunity to influence strategy, drive portfolio performance and take ownership of a national asset management function, this represents a compelling next step.

To find out more, apply via LinkedIn or email your CV to [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

📌 National Asset Manager (Southern Sydney)
🏢 Gough Recruitment
📍 Southern Sydney