Centre General 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

Are you a visionary leader ready to take the reins at one of Australia's best-performing shopping centres?

We are seeking a dynamic Centre General Manager to lead the iconic Melbourne Central – a landmark retail destination that has once again been crowned Australia’s most productive retail centre in the Big Guns 2025 by Shopping Centre News.

As the Centre General Manager, you will be responsible for steering the Melbourne Central Team to new heights. Your leadership will be instrumental in aligning a high-performing asset team and key stakeholders to deliver a world-class customer experience, drive sustained sales growth, and maximise returns for shareholders.

What you will be doing

• Providing strategic direction and leadership to the centre team.
• Maintaining and elevating Melbourne Central’s standing as Australia’s top-performing shopping destination.
• Driving exceptional retail and customer experience outcomes as well as financial and commercial performance.
• Overseeing operational excellence and tenant relationships, and contributing to leasing strategies and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maximise customer visitation, tenant performance, and asset value.
• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a diverse team to deliver on key performance objectives.

What makes you stand out

As the Centre General Manager of Melbourne Central, you will have the rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a high-profile role, with the support of a dedicated team and the backing of one of the country’s most prominent retail portfolios.

To be considered you will need to demonstrate a proven track record in successful retail asset and centre management, including creating and implementing strategic asset plans that have delivered outstanding financial and operational results.

You will be commercially astute with exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.

We are seeking a strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution and experience of developing and motivating high performing teams.

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 2025 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Achieved number 2 real estate company in S&P Global Sustainability Assessment.
• Earned a silver 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 Darryl Mills from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.