Operations Manager - Shopping Centres

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Retail Operations Manager to work with a Global Property Group!

The Client
Our Client is a Global Property Group with a substantial portfolio nationally. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected brand and take ownership of the operational functions of the Shopping Centre.
The Role
As the Operations Manager, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for optimizing the presentation, functionality and success of a shopping centre portfolio. Your primary focus will be on achieving cost-effective outcomes while ensuring a safe and positive environment that enhances customer and retailer experience.
Key Responsibilities:

• Foster strong relationships with in-center contractors to consistently meet and exceed performance targets.
• Cultivate collaborative partnerships with contractors and essential stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain positive connections with various teams within the organization
• Ensure adherence to budget and forecasting targets within specified timeframes.
• Oversee compliance and reporting requirements to meet set deadlines.
• Manage and oversee services within the shopping centre region, such as OHS&E, Risk Management, Building Compliance, and Essential Services.
• Planning of repair, maintenance and upgrading works to meet customer and retailer requirements
• Periodically generating a plan for operations management at the Centre over the long term
• Identifying opportunities to enhance the property through capital expenditures
• Engaging contractors to carry out the projects and directing their activities

Ideal Candidate

• Extensive experience in facilities management within the retail, property, or associated industry.
• High-level communication skills and financial acumen.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data creation and interpretation with a high level of accuracy.
• Proven capability to contribute to manual labor tasks.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities.

APPLY NOW or call Milli Hargreaves on 0439 778 823 for more information or email your CV to mhargreaves@goughrecruitment.com.au All applications will be held in the strictest of confidence. Only those with the right to work in Australia need apply.
PLEASE NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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