About us:
At Knight Frank we’re passionate about property, but it takes more than passion to make us the world’s most successful privately-owned property agency and consultancy.
With a 125-year heritage, we are part of a global property powerhouse dedicated to providing our clients the best advice across commercial and residential property transactional and advisory services.
Knight Frank is a place where you can bring your whole self to work. That’s what makes us a diverse collection of experts, problem solvers and innovators. Our purpose is to empower and encourage our people to think differently about how we can make a positive impact as a firm.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive remuneration package
- Career development opportunities such as internal and external mentoring, leadership education training, and study leave to focus on your personal growth.
- Flexible working arrangements designed to suit individual circumstances and family needs.
- A generous 16-week parental scheme plus superannuation for a full 12 months.
- Birthday leave!
- Swap around a public holiday for a cultural swap day!
- Two Wellness Days to allow you to focus on your own physical and or mental wellbeing.
- A workplace where you can access 2 weeks additional leave each year so you can take that extra break with family or friends.
- We applaud your need to give back to the community and give you 2 paid volunteer days each year to support one of our-affiliated charities.
- Our reward platform “The Vault” which gives you access to a great range of discounts at popular retailers and supermarkets as well as lifestyle benefits and corporate discounts.
- Because life can throw the unexpected at us, we help subsidise private health insurance excess, if you or an immediate family member requires hospitalisation.
- Plus, so much more!
The role:
Our Asset Management team is recognised as a leader in delivering top-tier management to a national retail landlord with centres across Australia. Due to a recent promotion We are seeking a Shopping Centre Portfolio Manager to join our South team, based in Melbourne.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing assigned properties, delivering end-to-end property management services, and ensuring the protection and enhancement of client assets. You will also operate within budget limits, authorities, and procedures set by both Knight Frank and the client, contributing to the success of our national team.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee end-to-end property management services, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and operational performance.
- Actively support team to develop and maintain strong relationships with retailers
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and operational requirements across the portfolio, addressing non-conformances promptly.
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure centres are well-maintained, clean, and compliant.
- Manage tenant relationships, address escalated issues, and approve payment plans or lease adjustments.
- Oversee development, divestment, and acquisition transitions, ensuring seamless integration into the operating portfolio.
- Maintain risk management and compliance standards, ensuring all safety and legal requirements are met.
- Monitor financial performance, approve expenditures, and manage budgets to meet financial KPIs.
- Lead and support the team, providing mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, tenants, and key stakeholders.
- Provide strategic asset management advice to maximise property value and operational efficiency.
- Ensure all reporting and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
Who are we looking for?
Join a team where the uniqueness of our people is celebrated, contribution is rewarded, and voices are respected and heard. A place where everyone has the chance to perform at their best.
- Tertiary qualifications in property, engineering, project management, or equivalent experience (7+ years).
- Strong experience in portfolio management, financial oversight, and client reporting.
- Excellent leadership skills with a track record of team development and performance management.
- Advanced analytical skills to assess property market trends, financial impacts, and risk management.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with solid report-writing and business case development skills.
- Knowledge of WHS, sustainability, NABERS, and building services.
Not the perfect fit? We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities - as every person and their situation is unique, we look at this on an individual and applied role basis. We actively encourage you to apply for roles that suit your background and skillset. You might have something we didn’t realise we needed.
Please note, if you are successful in securing a role, you will be subject to police checks as part of our standard recruitment process.Applicants with Australian working rights need only apply. No Agencies please.