Head of Property
Location: Norwest, NSW, Australia
Job Details: Hybrid

Join Inchcape

Inchcape Australia is part of Inchcape's global network. You'll play a key role in delivering great experiences for our customers, partners and colleagues while helping drive our business forward.

We are seeking an experienced Head of Property to lead the strategy, optimisation and development of Inchcape Australia's diverse property portfolio.

Reporting to the Finance Director, Australasia, this is a highly commercial leadership role with responsibility for lease negotiations, property acquisitions and disposals, leasehold development and the delivery of major property projects. You will ensure our property footprint supports the current and future requirements of our distribution, logistics and retail businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

This role is ideal for a commercially astute property leader who thrives in complex negotiations, delivers projects at pace and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to drive business outcomes.

What you'll do

- Develop and execute property strategies that support business growth and operational requirements.

- Lead lease negotiations, renewals, rent reviews and landlord relationships.

- Manage property acquisitions, disposals and portfolio optimisation initiatives.

- Deliver leasehold developments, fit-outs, refurbishments and capital projects.

- Prepare business cases, feasibility studies and investment recommendations.

- Build strong relationships with landlords, contractors and consultants.

- Identify and manage commercial, project and compliance risks.

- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to required standards.

- Lead and develop a team of two property and facilities professionals,



driving high performance and delivery across the portfolio.

- Support sustainability initiatives across the property portfolio.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be:

- An experienced property leader with a background in commercial property, asset management, development, portfolio management or corporate real estate

- Proven in negotiating complex commercial leases and landlord agreements.

- Experienced in property acquisitions, disposals and development projects.

- Commercially astute with a strong understanding of property transactions and investment decisions.

- A skilled negotiator with the ability to influence and achieve outcomes.

- Proactive in identifying risks and making sound commercial decisions.

- Execution-focused with strong project management capability.

- Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.

- Degree qualified in Property, Project Management or a related discipline, or other degree qualification with significant equivalent property experience

- Holder of a current unrestricted driver's licence.

- Available to travel regularly across Australia and New Zealand.

Experience across both retail and industrial property environments will be highly regarded.

We offer you

- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid and adaptable work practices.

- Learning & Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities.





- Additional Leave Benefits: Annual Wellbeing Leave Day and Volunteering Leave Day.

- Recognition & Rewards: We celebrate individual and team success.

- Employee Benefits: Access vehicle purchase discounts, company car rental benefits and more.

Start your journey

Worried that you don't meet all the criteria exactly? We encourage you to apply! Your skills and perspectives may be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within our business.

Opportunity for everyone

Inchcape is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where the power of our differences can be embraced and everyone feels they can belong, be themselves and succeed.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 38 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We're a dynamic and quick-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow.

Find out more at www.inchcape.com.

Inchcape Australasia employs over 1,300 team members across Australia and New Zealand. Our portfolio includes vehicle distribution for world-renowned brands, market-leading fulfilment solutions, exceptional retail experiences and tailored financial services.

Additional information request

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.

📌 Head of Property (Norwest)
🏢 Inchcape Australia
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