Operations Manager

At GPT, we shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.

As one of Australia’s largest property groups, we manage a $35 billion portfolio and create environments that deliver positive impact for people, place and planet.

Our people are inquisitive, driven and passionate about building exceptional customer experiences. Their creativity and expertise shape an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our Office Asset Management Team, leading the operational performance of our asset at 8 Exhibition. 8 Exhibition Street is a Premium Grade office tower, and this role plays a critical part in ensuring the safety, compliance, efficiency and overall experience of the workplace environment for our tenants and stakeholders.

As a trusted people leader and subject matter expert, you will bring vision, structure and a continuous improvement mindset to the day-to-day and strategic operations of the asset.

What you will be doing

- Managing and coach the on-site Operations team.
- Building a culture of high performance, collaboration and customer focus.
- Ensuring best-practice safety, risk, emergency management and compliance standards are embedded across the asset.
- Overseeing the daily operation of all technical and non-technical building services.
- Driving the delivery of lifecycle asset planning, commissioning and maintenance.
- Leading contractor performance, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are delivered consistently.
- Embedding compliance across all statutory requirements, building codes and WHS/OHS standards.
- Overseeing incident response and emergency management for the asset.
- Managing OPEX budgets, forecasting and reporting requirements.
- Supporting and guide capital works planning, fit‑out projects and long‑term asset strategies.
- Partnering with the Sustainability team to deliver initiatives that enhance energy, water and waste outcomes.
- Ensuring NABERS ratings and all required certifications remain current and optimised.

What makes you stand out

You are stepping into a role that requires strong operational capability, strategic thinking, and exceptional stakeholder management. You will draw on your trades or tertiary qualifications, with electrical or mechanical expertise being an advantage, as well as your extensive experience in property operations across multiple sites. You bring a strong understanding of Australian Standards, WHS legislation, and building compliance, along with proven capability in budgeting, forecasting, and capital works planning. Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills enable you to influence at all levels, while your proactive, solutions‑focused mindset reflects your passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences. You also demonstrate confident leadership and the ability to inspire and motivate your team.

What makes us stand out

At GPT, we value our people.

Flexible working arrangements and generous leave benefits.

Market‑leading parental leave: 22 weeks paid leave for either carer + childcare allowance on return.

Diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by robust learning and development frameworks.

Access to a wide range of wellbeing programs, policies and tailored support.

Opportunities to be celebrated through peer‑nominated awards and our Employee Referral Program.

We’re proud of our achievements:

5th globally in the 2025 Gender Equality Equileap Report.

1st among real estate investment trusts in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 Yearbook.

Gold AWEI ranking for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2023–2025).

Committed to our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan.

GPT fosters an inclusive environment where people feel seen, valued and supported. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disability, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds and life experiences.

If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Go for it

Click Apply, and our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

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