Research Analyst

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

This is a fantastic time to join GPT as a Research Analyst in the Retail team where you will  play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making within GPT’s Retail business by providing data-driven insights into market trends and property performance.

The role involves collating, analysing, interpreting and presenting data related to the Retail market. The insight generated from this research informs leasing, asset management and investment strategy, including acquisitions and developments.

What you will be doing

• Collating externally managed retail shopping centre sales data (monthly) and assist in preparing portfolio summaries and commentary for periodic reporting to the market (ASX) and other stakeholders e.g. Wholesale Investors.
• Analysing / charting data and coordinate responses to data queries from stakeholders.
• Assisting in the preparation of portfolio data to be provided to third parties for industry publication, benchmarking and ad hoc projects.
• Reviewing third party data and internal data dashboards to ensure accuracy prior to ingestion into GPT’s databases and dashboards and undertake necessary data transformations to aid ingestion.
• Preparing research for stakeholders to support business planning and strategy.
• Partnering with Centre management, marketing, leasing and development teams to understand business issues and opportunities and assist in decision making.

What makes you stand out

You will need a tertiary degree in either economics, property or commerce and preferably have experience in a Data focused role, within the property industry, coupled with excellent communications skills in both written and verbal form.

You will need an analytical mind and can analyse data using Excel (running correlations, pivot tables, modelling data) as well as observe and discuss insights from research data with a range of stakeholders.

You will have proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and have the ability to use PowerPoint and Word to generate presentations and reports. Proficiency in using analytical tools and software (Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar would also be desirable.

This opportunity would suit a team player, with a strong desire to learn and who takes a proactive approach to seeking feedback and training to close skill gaps and who wants to build their career within a leading property company.

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 silver ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
• Awarded our fourth 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 Mandy from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.