Retail Manager - Shopping Centres

Job ID

278035

Posted

07-Aug-2026

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Property Management

Location(s)

Canberra - Australian Capital Territory - Australia

High-quality IFM Investors retail portfolioClear, supported pathway to Centre ManagerOpen to Retail Managers, Assistant Centre Managers, Retail Marketing Managers or property Administration Managers ready for their next stepSupportive team with flexibility where the role allowsWell-established centres with a strong retailer mixIndustry-leading parental leave and family-inclusive benefitsCanberra, ACT | Land of the Ngunnawal people

CBRE is seeking a Retail Manager to manage a portfolio of institutionally owned retail assets in the ACT on behalf of IFM Investors. You will take responsibility for centre performance, retailer relationships, financial outcomes and operational excellence, while being actively developed for a future Centre Manager opportunity.

Perfect for a Retail Manager, Assistant Centre Manager, Retail Marketing Manager or Administration Manager with centre experience, ready for a clearly mapped step toward Centre Manager.

In This Role, You Will

Manage day-to-day retail centre operations, including retailer engagement and issue resolutionOversee leases, occupancy, tenancy compliance and presentation standardsDrive centre financial performance, including budgets, outgoings and monthly reportingPrepare owner reports and contribute to asset strategy in partnership with IFM InvestorsCollaborate with facilities, marketing and operations teams to deliver a high-performing centre

About You

Experience in retail property, whether as a Retail Manager, Assistant Centre Manager, Retail Marketing Manager or in a related centre-based roleCertificate of Registration or Real Estate Licence (ACT), or willingness to obtainUnderstanding of retail leasing, centre operations and financial reporting (or strong capability and willingness to build in this area)Confident stakeholder and retailer engagement skills, with a commercially focused approach

Why CBRE?

Clear, supported pathway to Centre Manager with structured mentoring and learningFlexibility where the role allowsExposure to institutional-grade retail assets and senior leadership visibilityNational and global career opportunities within CBRE's market-leading retail platform

Can we inspire you to join us?

At CBRE, our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion begins with you. We are strengthening our inclusive culture, so everyone feels safe, valued, and heard. Because when you belong, we all succeed.

We welcome and encourage First Nations People to apply.

Be inspired to elevate your career to new heights.

We look forward to hearing from you! #WeAreCBRE

Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider. Applicant AI Use Disclosure: We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Service line: Advisory Segment