- Manage a diverse commercial property portfolio within Melbourne Airport's growing precinct.
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Drive leasing, asset performance and long-term commercial value.
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Collaborate with industry experts on one of Australia's largest infrastructure and property portfolios.
Melbourne Airport is more than Australia's busiest 24/7 airport. We're a thriving business precinct with a diverse property portfolio that continues to grow alongside one of Australia's most significant infrastructure programs.
We're looking for a commercially minded Asset Manager to oversee a portfolio of airport assets, maximise long-term value, and build strong tenant partnerships. This role combines commercial asset management, property leasing, financial performance and stakeholder engagement to ensure our property portfolio continues to deliver sustainable commercial outcomes.
Working closely with our Property Development, Facilities Management, Finance and Legal teams, you'll play a key role in protecting and enhancing asset value while delivering exceptional service to our tenants.
Explore how we are thinking big with exciting projects like the Third Runway, state-of-the-art terminals, and thriving business park developments. You can also learn more about life at Melbourne Airport – our culture, values, and what makes us unique at https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/corporate/our-culture-and-values. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.
Key responsibilities:
The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
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Manage a diverse commercial property portfolio to maximise asset performance and long-term value.
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Lead lease negotiations including new leases, renewals, rent reviews, assignments and subleases.
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Develop strong tenant relationships and act as the primary commercial contact for your portfolio.
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Identify opportunities to grow revenue, improve occupancy and enhance asset performance.
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Monitor lease compliance and work with Legal to prepare and execute leasing documentation.
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Partner with Facilities Management and Property Development teams to ensure assets remain fit for purpose.
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Support capital planning, budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making.
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Monitor financial performance, lease obligations, debtor management and revenue opportunities.
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Maintain market knowledge to identify industry trends and emerging commercial opportunities.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, business projects and operational processes.
The successful candidate will have:
You'll be a commercially focused property professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on portfolio management.
You'll bring:
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Experience in commercial asset management, property management or commercial leasing.
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Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial lease agreements and managing tenant relationships.
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Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts and asset performance.
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Sound knowledge of commercial property, leasing principles, contract management and property legislation.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes.
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A proactive approach with strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
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An Agent's Representative Certificate (or equivalent) is essential.
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Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Property, Asset Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position.
About the Company:
Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.
APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.
Culture and Values:
By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.
Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.
Benefits:
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Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
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Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
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Hybrid flexible working arrangements
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Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
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Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
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Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
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Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Long-term career and professional development opportunities
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Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
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Signature Experiences including an airfield family day
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Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)
APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.
APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.
