Assistant Asset Manager

Assistant Asset Manager

• Drive proactive management of shopping centres and retail properties.

• Bella Vista Location with some travel involved

• Help develop and execute Strategic Asset Plans

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 massive 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 maximize 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, annual budgets, and rolling financial forecasts.

• Financial Control: Maximize rental income, minimize operating expenses, and strictly manage capital and recovery costs.

• "Ready for Sale" Standards: Maintain asset compliance, legal title, and high-level presentation to keep properties market-ready.

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

• Capital & Safety Execution: Manage Stay-in-Business (SIB) capital to keep facilities top-tier while meeting or exceeding all OH&S requirements.

• Stakeholder & Growth Focus: Maintain strong tenant relationships, manage new centre openings, and optimize center 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 utilize AI capabilities to improve efficiencies in workflow and processes.

• Strong written skills in MS Office/ Google, particularly Word and Excel/sheets.

• 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.

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.