Genuine Parts Company (GPC) Asia Pacific is looking for a skilled property professional to lead our property operations, based from our support office in Rowville, VIC.
Reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, you will manage our leasing, developments, maintenance, fit-outs, and property acquisitions across Australia and New Zealand.
This leadership role is key to shaping and delivering GPC's property strategy to support business growth, cost efficiency, and strong partnerships throughout the organisation.
About the role of General Manager Property:
* Create and run a property plan that supports growth and uses resources wisely.
* Manage lease negotiations, rent reviews, budgets, and property expenses.
* Oversee property projects such as store fit-outs, refurbishments, relocations, and maintenance.
* Lead, support and grow a motivated property team focused on safety and results.
* Build good working relationships with internal teams, landlords, contractors, and regulators.
* Ensure all property activities follow legal, safety, environmental, and financial rules.
About you:
* Broad experience in property or facilities management, with a history of successfully leading teams and senior projects.
* Skilled in negotiating commercial leases, planning asset lifecycles, and managing budgets.
* Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and partner across multiple business functions.
* Knowledgeable about workplace health and safety, property laws, and risk management.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications required - e.g. Property, Business, Finance, Law, Construction or Facilities Management. Further qualifications, such as an MBA, desirable.
* Commercially focused with strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Looking after you:
We are committed to ensuring our people are well looked after. In addition to a rewarding and challenging career, we will provide:
* Staff discounts across the GPC Asia Pacific group of Companies
* Private health insurance discounts
* Employee assistance program
* A highly safety conscious work environment
* Support for working parents including parental leave top-up allowance
* Paid volunteer leave to give back to the community
* Access to GPC's employee platform MOVE, unlocking discounts at top retailers, employee recognition programs, and much more
GPC Asia Pacific:
Movement is in our DNA.
We are GPC Asia Pacific: one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Our iconic brands include Repco, NAPA, McLeod Accessories and Motion Industries.
Yet we are more than just a parts and service company. We propel people forward.
With over 8000 team members in Asia Pacific, and 60k+ globally, being part of Genuine Parts Company won't leave you standing still. Reach is key to our success.
Apply Now:
If you are a strategic property leader ready to make an impact within a dynamic and growing business, we invite you to apply. Please include a cover letter outlining how your experience and skills will impact the role and business into the future.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the GPC Asia Pacific team.
Desired Skills and Experience
Property, General Manager, Management, Commercial Property, Facilities, Leasing, Contracts, Project Management, Operations, Retail, Strategy, Negotiation, Orgainsation