Assistant Operations Manager

Together, we can do great things

We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.

We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $35 billion worth of assets across the country.

Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They’re inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

Come join us.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Operations Manager to play a key role in coordinating trades and contractors, ensuring the seamless operation and performance of our Office assets across Melbourne, and delivering an exceptional experience for customers and visitors.

This is a roaming Assistant Opertions manager role which will see you work and support across someof our Premium and A Grade Office Assets in Melbourne.  

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and review service contracts within budget, coordinating contractors and consultants to ensure agreed service levels, quality standards, and compliance with legal, health and safety requirements.
• Conducting regular inspections to maintain tenant satisfaction, oversee maintenance works, fit-outs and work requests, and ensure timely completion.
• Maintaining planned preventative maintenance systems, manage emergency preparedness across both assets, and provide after-hours support as required.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensure contractor compliance with site policies, inductions and risk management procedures.
• Assisting with the preparation and quarterly review of operational and capital works budgets, support monthly operational reporting, and manage procurement processes including purchase orders and invoices.
• Supporting compliance with statutory requirements, audits and certifications, including essential safety measures, risk management plans and sustainability initiatives such as energy and water conservation. 

What makes you stand out

You bring 3–4 years of relevant operational asset experience, ideally supported by trade or engineering qualifications in electrical, mechanical or building services. You have a solid understanding of Building Codes, Australian Standards, OHS/WHS legislation and statutory and essential services requirements, and you are confident using Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel and Outlook.

You are skilled at managing multiple projects and priorities within tight operational and financial deadlines, with a strong understanding of risk management, contracts and contractor management. Customer-focused and proactive, you excel at meeting client needs while balancing tenant expectations, and you communicate effectively at all levels, building strong professional relationships with senior management, site teams, service providers and contractors.

What makes us stand out

We value our people

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options.
• Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
• Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
• Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
• Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.

We know the power of a great experience

• Ranked 5th in the 2024 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Achieved number 2 real estate company in S&P Global Sustainability Assessment.
• Earned a gold ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
• Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025.
• Accredited Family Inclusive Workplace™.
• Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Everyone counts

GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds. 

Let’s get started

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it!

Click on “Apply” to submit your application and Olivia from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.