Regional Property Manager

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business._
- When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:_
- _Grow your career with tailored development programs_
- _Thrive your way with flexible work options_
- _Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team_

**_ About the Opportunity_**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Property Manager to join our team based at Macquarie Park on a permanent full-time basis.

This position will proactively manage a lease portfolio of head leases and customer sub leases across retail, industrial and commercial segments of the property market. The role is to take overall responsibility for all aspects of lease compliance, including critical date management, rental reviews and any other risks associated with each property.

This role will work closely to assist the Head of Property Management to implement strategic direction within the Group Property team.

**_ In this Role_**
- Leadership: Take ownership and accountability of the respective portfolio
- Strategic Direction: Assist in developing strategies to optimize net income performance and minimize expenditure exposure by implementing cost containment strategies
- Financial Management: Budget preparation and monitoring, variance to budget reporting, accrual reporting, the timely authorization and payment of all rent and outgoing expenditure in accordance with lease obligations.
- Lease Management: ensure compliance of all contractual obligations including but not limited to payments, critical dates, rent reviews, R&M and sales collection to ensure compliance
- Lease Negotiation: Management of lease renewals and market rent reviews, assess and present recommendations for stakeholder approval.
- Value Add: Identify cost containment opportunities to seek actual savings or add value to the portfolio via, leveraging market rent reviews, challenging outgoings, reducing onerous lease obligations, vacant space management.
- Stakeholder Management: Manage and foster multiple internal & external stakeholder relationships and effectively manage the delivery of outcomes leveraging existing networking contacts.

**_ You’re Likely a Match If_**
- Strong interpretive and comprehension skills in relation to property matters
- Strong understanding of the Retails & Industrial property industry
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
- Possessing naturally strong interpersonal skills, you will have the ability to lead and drive change through a consistently changing retail environment
- Effective stakeholder & relationship management both internally & externally
- Strong understanding of general lease interpretation
- Proven property experience with a minimum of 5 years property management experience preferable
- A sound work ethic and “hands on “approach to contribute to a small team environment
- Great understanding of stakeholder requirements, ability in achieving the desired outcomes is paramount.
- Qualifications in Property, Estate Management or related discipline preferred
- Significant experience in Property Profession. Knowledge of Property, Leasing, Property Management, Legal, Corporate Real Estate and operations and how these are applied at Metcash.

**_ What’s on offer_**
- We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:_
- ️_ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually_
- _ Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities_
- _ Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers_
- _ Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion_
- _️_ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024-2025)_
- _ Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia_
- _ Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited_

**_ About Us_**

**_ Join us and be part of something bigger_**
- Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125._
- We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support._
- #LI-PH1_