Woolworths

Assistant Asset Manager

• Maximise asset performance, total returns and long term value of Woolworths owned shopping centres and retail properties across Australia 

• Join a fast paced, purpose-led team and enjoy the opportunity to grow and make a positive difference

• Bella Vista and Surry Hills Office Location 

We are Woolworths Group:

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

The Woolworths Property team is accountable for all property undertakings across the Group. 

Our mission? To provide comprehensive, proactive property solutions that support our iconic retail businesses and power their future growth.

What you’ll do: 

We are looking for sharp professionals to join our Asset Management function. In this role, you will be directly responsible for the management, leasing, lease administration, and disposal of property assets owned or controlled by Woolworths.

If you’re ready to manage a national portfolio and deliver high-impact property solutions, we want to hear from you.

• Asset Performance: Drive proactive management of shopping centres and retail properties to maximise total returns and long-term value.

• Vendor Management: Oversee external Property Managers, Facility Managers, and Leasing Agents to ensure strict KPI compliance.

• Strategic Planning: Help develop and execute Strategic Asset Plans and Leasing strategies across the portfolio

• Financial Control: Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting across the portfolio

• "Ready for Sale" Standards: Ensure assets are ready for sale from a compliance, presentation and financial basis.

• Portfolio Optimisation: Review lease expiries, minimise vacancies, and curate the optimum tenancy mix to drive rental growth.

• Capital & Safety Execution: Manage capital and operating expenditure to meet acceptable presentation standards and OH&S requirements.

• Stakeholder & Growth Focus: Maintain strong tenant relationships, manage new centre openings, and optimise centre marketing to drive customer traffic.

What you’ll bring: 

A minimum of 3 years experience in Retail or Commercial Asset Management with a detailed understanding of property management.

• Strong financial and analytical skills in MS Office/ Google, particularly Excel and relevant financial models.

• Ability to utilise AI capabilities to improve efficiencies in workflow and processes. 

• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills (written and spoken).

• Demonstrate solid business acumen and have a strong work ethic.  

• Ability to operate both autonomously and collaboratively.

• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, external consultants and retailers.

• Being proactive, showing initiative and having very good attention to detail.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills and the capability to manage multiple projects independently and efficiently.

• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity across all people's systems.

• Proven planning and problem solving skills with the ability to follow through and close things out appropriately.

What you’ll experience:

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment.

• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app. A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group: 

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.