Portfolio Centre Manager

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.

What this opportunity involves:

Have you ever walked into a shopping centre and just enjoyed being there? You do not know why, or what makes it different – you just know you would like to work, shop, or visit there more. At JLL, we are proud to say we are the ones who make that happen! Due to continued growth, we have a newly created opportunity for a Centre Manager to oversee the operations and management of multiple retail properties. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. In this role, you will galvanise centre performance, minimise arrears, maximise property income, and continually look for new ways to add value. By choosing to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success, you will ensure these spaces are run to the highest standards.

Please note that this is a part-time role.

An overview of the role:

- Providing superior centre management and delivering six-star client service to foster strong tenant relationships and focus on active tenant retention.
- Delivering best practice in all areas of the business, embracing more innovative ways of working to add value to our clients' investments.
- Ensuring the delivery of property business plan objectives, minimising arrears, and actively preparing capital and operating expenditure budgets.
- Collaborating with property owners, investors, brokers, and contractors, leveraging the global and local culture of collaboration that sets JLL apart.
- Ensuring properties are exceptionally well-maintained, addressing tenant concerns promptly, and managing lease agreements.
- Overseeing all marketing activities and ensuring highly effective promotional plans are in place to drive asset performance.
- Ensuring full compliance with all workplace health, safety, and environment requirements.

Sounds like you? This is what we are looking for:

- Proven success in shopping centre and retail property management with an in-depth knowledge of the retail sector.
- Excellent client relationship management skills with a strong ability to build trust and find win-win solutions.
- Solid financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, expense monitoring, rent collection, and financial reporting.
- Strong capability to collaborate effectively with various parties, such as property owners, investors, brokers, and contractors.
- A current Real Estate Licence or NSW Certificate of Registration.
- Experience managing a diverse, multi-site retail portfolio (preferred).
- Tertiary qualification in Property, Business, Real Estate, or a related discipline (preferred).
- Advanced negotiation skills and experience managing complex lease expiries (preferred).

Benefits:

- Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned brands
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Private Health Insurance Discounts
- Active Social Club
- Employee assistant program
- Novated Lease for EV cars
- Paid time off for volunteer work
- Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
- Premium offices

What you can expect from us:

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.

As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.

Interested candidates, please apply following the link below quoting job reference number REQ534237

Location:

On-site –Sydney, NSW

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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