Work for a Global Leader in Property - Winner Commercial Agency of the Year
Portfolio management for one key national retail client
Work close to home at Penrith
We're seeking an accomplished and influential Portfolio Director to lead a national portfolio of large format retail centres on behalf of our client Harvey Norman - one of Australia's most successful and recognisable retail brands.
In this pivotal leadership role, you'll be accountable for driving operational excellence, enhancing financial performance, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships across a high profile portfolio. Reporting directly to our Head of Retail, you'll guide an experienced team and play a critical role in shaping long term value, strategy, and performance outcomes across the account.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic partnership with the Owner, providing proactive advice and portfolio insights
- Portfolio‑wide performance, budgeting, forecasting and financial management
- Operational excellence across all properties - maximising income and controlling expenses
- Lease administration, tenant relationships, critical dates and arrears performance
- Facilities management, risk management, safety and compliance
- Onboarding and transition of new properties, including acquisitions and commissioning
- Leadership, coaching and development of a high‑performing PM team
Qualifications & Experience
- Senior-level experience in commercial property management, ideally across retail, institutional or multi-site portfolios.
- Proven experience managing large, complex portfolios and leading multidisciplinary teams
- Strong commercial acumen with deep knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting and performance analysis
- Clear, confident communication and strong relationship‑building skills
- A strategic mindset and ability to make sound decisions in complex situations
- Real Estate Certificate of Registration / Licence as required and flexibility to travel interstate
So, what's in it for you?
- Industry leading parental leave with free onsite kids school holiday program
- True work/life balance with hybrid working, flex time, flex leave - tell us how you want to work
- A range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits and programs, corporate partnerships and discounts, CBRE Cares Foundation, competitive leave offerings and paid volunteer days
- You'll form an integral part of an enormously successful team who outperform in the market year on year and is working hard on making a positive impact
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 collaborative 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.
We are striving to remove barriers and improve the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider.
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