Retail Property 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 Wayforward 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: JLL is seeking an experienced Retail Property Manager to join our Property & Asset Management team in managing Southgate, one of Melbourne's most iconic assets in the thriving Southbank precinct.Spanning 85,000 square metres, Southgate combines approximately 70,000 NLA of commercial space (IBM & HWT Towers) with 15,000 NLA of retail space. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in driving occupancy, optimising performance, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our client and stakeholders.Reporting to the Precinct General Manager, you will be the on-site key point of contact, responsible for the day-to-day management of retail operations, lease administration, financial performance, and stakeholder engagement.An overview of the role: · Lease Administration & Compliance: Manage all retail lease documentation, ensuring compliance with lease terms, timely rent collection, arrears management, and accurate tenancy schedules· Financial Management: Oversee rent roll processing, outgoings budgets, tenant reconciliations, recoverable costs, and ensure all invoicing and billing is accurate and timely· Client & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary on-site contact for the client, retailers, and key stakeholders; prepare reports, business plans, and budgets as required· Retail Operations: Maintain the highest standards of presentation, cleanliness, and operational efficiency across the centre· Casual Mall Leasing (CML): Manage weekly CML bookings, monitor compliance, and work with the CML team to maximise revenue and bookings· Tenant Relations: Build strong relationships with retailers, support fitout processes, and ensure a seamless tenant experience· Legal & Compliance: Maintain full understanding of relevant legislation and ensure all centre operations meet legal obligations· Revenue Optimisation: Identify and implement opportunities to drive income streams, including mall media and third-line revenuesSound like you?  This is what we’re looking for: · 5+ years' experience in retail property management (shopping centres, hospitality, commercial, or similar)· Victorian Agents Representative Licence or Australian Real Estate Licence is required · Strong understanding of lease administration, financial management, and retail operations· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels· Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused approach· Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities that drive performance and income· High resilience, professional control, and a 'can do' attitudeBenefits:· Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands· 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 officesWhat 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 REQ521004Location: On-site –Melbourne, VICIf 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.JLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at View email address on job-api.jobget.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.SummaryLocation: Melbourne, VICType: Full time