Overview

An outstanding opportunity for an accomplished senior commercial/retail property qualified to take the lead of a diverse property portfolio and drive the strategic direction, performance and operational effectiveness of the property function. Reporting directly to the CEO, this pivotal leadership position will assume overarching responsibility for a portfolio spanning shopping centres, large-format retail (LFR), mixed commercial assets and other income-producing properties.

This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional property management and take genuine ownership of portfolio performance, asset optimisation, financial outcomes, operational strategy and team leadership. You will provide strategic oversight across all aspects of property operations, ensuring assets are performing commercially, tenants are well supported, compliance obligations are met and operational standards remain consistently high.

Working closely with executive leadership, leasing professionals, facilities management and external stakeholders, you will establish direction, drive accountability and identify opportunities to enhance the overall performance and value of the portfolio. We are seeking a commercially driven and influential property leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution and bring the experience, judgement and leadership capability to oversee an entire property management function.

Benefits

- Report directly to the CEO and play an influential role in business and portfolio-level decision-making.
- Take ownership of the property function, providing direction, accountability and leadership across the team.
- Oversee a varied commercial portfolio encompassing shopping centres, large-format retail and commercial assets.
- Shape property strategies, drive asset optimisation and influence the long-term performance of the portfolio.
- Have oversight across property management, leasing administration,



facilities management, financial performance and compliance.
- Implement improved systems, processes and reporting structures while developing a high-performing property team.

Criteria

- 7–10+ years' experience in commercial property management, with senior-level portfolio management experience.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing shopping centres, large-format retail (LFR) and diverse commercial property portfolios.
- Proven capability leading property management teams and providing direction across facilities management functions.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to drive portfolio income, operational efficiencies and asset performance.
- Extensive knowledge of retail and commercial leasing, including complex lease administration, rent reviews, market reviews, renewals, options and outgoings recoveries.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing portfolio budgets, financial reporting, expenditure controls and capital works planning.
- The ability to develop and implement property business plans, operational strategies and portfolio-wide improvement initiatives.
- Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships, tenant matters and complex commercial negotiations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of WA retail legislation, WHS requirements and relevant property compliance obligations.
- Exceptional leadership, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage confidently at executive, ownership and operational levels.
- A strategic mindset, strong decision-making capability, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and resolving challenges.

If you would like to hear more, reach out to Jessica Platt or Ryan Taylor on 0430 479 207 or, send your CV to [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Property & Asset Manager (Perth)
🏢 Cast Recruitment
📍 Perth