Retail Portfolio Manager

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Shaping the future of real estate for a better world
At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.
We bring to life a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.
JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.
**What this opportunity involves**:
**Fixed-Term Contract**: 10 Months, beginning from Late November/Early December 2025
Are you an accomplished Centre Manager looking to take the next step in your career? JLL is seeking an ambitious retail professional to transition into a Retail Portfolio Manager role, leading multiple centres and managing a team of Centre Managers in Melbourne.
This role is perfect for experienced Centre Managers ready to expand their influence beyond a single asset. You'll oversee up to 8 Centre Managers whilst managing a diverse retail portfolio, combining your operational expertise with strategic leadership responsibilities.
**An overview of the role**:
Leverage your centre management experience across multiple retail assets
Mentor and develop Centre Managers - sharing the knowledge you've gained in the field
Step into budget and business planning at portfolio level, building on your centre-based financial experience
Represent JLL at client meetings and become the key relationship manager for major retail clients
Drive performance across multiple assets using the operational insights you've developed
Lead new business presentations - your hands-on experience will be invaluable in winning new mandates
Provide strategic market advice to clients based on your deep understanding of retail operations
**Sound like you? This is what we're looking for**:
Proven Centre Manager experience with strong operational and financial results
Leadership potential - you've likely mentored junior staff and are ready to lead managers
Strong client relationship skills developed through day-to-day centre operations
Practical problem-solving abilities honed through managing real estate challenges
Financial acumen from preparing centre budgets and managing operational costs
Market knowledge of Melbourne's retail landscape
Agent's Representative licence (essential)
Career progression - the natural next step from Centre Management
Broader impact - influence multiple assets rather than just one
Leadership development - grow your team management capabilities
Strategic involvement - contribute to business development and client strategy
Professional growth within Australia's leading commercial property services firm

**Benefits**:
Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
18 weeks paid maternity leave
Private Health Insurance Discounts
Active Social Club
Employee assistant program
Novated Lease for EV cars
Paid time off for volunteer work
Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
Premium offices
**What you can expect from us**:
You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.
As an organisation, we don't just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World's Most Ethical Companies. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL
- We're JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better wor