General Manager - 530 Collins

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

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced General Manager to lead the overall performance of 530 Collins Street, a Premium Grade commercial office asset in the heart of Melbourne’s corporate precinct and has completed a major re-positioning of their End of Trip facility, building lobby and construction of design suites.

This broad-ranging role is responsible for asset strategy, financial performance, leasing outcomes and strategic business planning, with a strong focus on maximising income, maintaining competitive costs and minimising risk.

The General Manager will lead and develop the onsite property management team while maintaining oversight of operations, WH&S and customer engagement. Located on the prominent corner of Collins and King Streets, 530 Collins Street offers large, flexible floor plates, spectacular city views, excellent public transport access and four levels of basement car parking, making this a flagship asset requiring high-calibre leadership. 

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading, managing and developing the onsite asset team, ensuring clear priorities, accountability and high-performance delivery.
• Acting as the primary liaison with GPT management, GWOF and site-based teams to ensure effective day-to-day asset management.
• Overseeing the timely, accurate preparation of all asset reporting and analysis, including asset plans, budgets, monthly and annual owner reports, business plans and corporate reporting.
• Driving the development and delivery of asset plans, budgets and financial forecasts, proactively managing revenue, costs and profitability.
• Collaborating on strategic initiatives across asset positioning, leasing, capital works and marketing to enhance long-term value.
• Ensuring asset plan revenue and profit targets are achieved through disciplined budget and performance management.
• Overseeing sustainability initiatives, ensuring data collection, reporting and project delivery align with agreed targets and timeframes.
• Championing exceptional customer service, leading by example and ensuring consistent service delivery across employees and contractor partners.
• Building and maintain strong relationships with key tenants to drive engagement, advocacy and “Landlord of Choice” outcomes.
• Working closely with senior management, the National Director and GM peer group to share best-practice asset management processes.
• Partnering with Head Office functions including Leasing, Development, Marketing, Operations, Sustainability and Legal to maximise returns while mitigating physical and legal risk.
• Leading in alignment with GPT values, fostering a high-performance, customer-centric culture across the asset team.

What makes you stand out

You will be a highly experienced Property or Asset Manager with a proven track record in office leasing and negotiations, supported by strong financial and commercial acumen. You have a deep understanding of the office sector and the ability to add value through strategic leasing, capital works and asset optimisation initiatives. With tertiary qualifications in a property-related discipline preferred, you are confident preparing detailed asset plans, complex budgets and performance reports. You are a capable leader who can motivate and guide a small to medium-sized team, combining strong analytical capability with excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to successfully manage an independent profit centre.

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.