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 join our Office Asset Team, based at Darling Park — a premier, mixed-use asset encompassing premium Office, Retail, and the iconic Cockle Bay precinct.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day operations and performance of the asset by assisting with the management and coordination of all trades, contractors, and essential services. You will contribute to the efficient, safe, and high-quality operation of Darling Park, ensuring an exceptional experience for tenants, customers, and visitors alike.

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing, negotiating, and managing of all service contracts to ensure delivery within approved budgets and alignment with GPT’s operational objectives.
• Coordinating and supervision of contractors, consultants, and service providers to maintain high standards of performance and tenant satisfaction.
• Conducting regular property inspections to ensure compliance with maintenance, safety, and quality standards.
• Efficient handling of maintenance requests, ensuring timely action, communication, and completion to minimise disruption to tenants and operations.
• Ongoing maintenance of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems, ensuring accurate data capture, scheduling, and reporting.
• Implementing initiatives to improve operational efficiency, including energy, water, and waste reduction programs.
• Promoting a strong safety culture among GPT employees, contractors, and service providers, ensuring adherence to workplace health and safety legislation.
• Preparing and management of annual property operations and capital works budgets, with quarterly reviews and forecasting.
• Processing of purchase orders, invoices, and financial reports through GPT’s procurement and reporting systems.

What makes you stand out

The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of relevant operational asset management experience, preferably with trade or engineering qualifications in electrical or mechanical fields. A solid understanding of Building Codes, Australian Standards, WHS legislation, and statutory requirements is essential. You’ll be skilled in managing multiple projects, with strong knowledge of risk, contract, and contractor management. Success in this role requires a customer-focused, proactive approach, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels, including tenants, contractors, and senior management. 

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.