Dexus (ASX: DXS) is a leading Australasian fully integrated real asset group, managing a high-quality Australasian real estate and infrastructure portfolio valued at $51.4 billion. We believe that the strength and quality of our relationships will always be central to our success and are deeply connected to our purpose: Unlock potential, create tomorrow.

The Opportunity

QV Melbourne is a landmark mixed‑use precinct in the Melbourne’s CBD, bringing together premium office, retail, dining and entertainment and essential services within one integrated destination.

Reporting to the General Manager Asset, the Senior Operations Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, strategic facilities management and capital planning, risk and compliance,and long-term asset performance across this flagship precinct.

This is an outstanding opportunity to take a leading role within one of Melbourne’s most recognisable mixed-use precincts, work alongside an experienced team and influence the continued performance and evolution of QV. Leading a multidisciplinary Operations and Facilities team, you will work across a diverse stakeholder environment encompassing retail tenants, commercial office occupiers, service partners, co-owners and Dexus teams. You will bring strong operational judgement, leadership and a proactive approach, building on the team’s existing capability and ensuring QV continues to deliver a safe, efficient and high-quality experience for its customers and community.

You will make an impact by:

• Lead operational excellence across QV’s retail, commercial office and carpark assets, ensuring a safe, compliant and high-performing precinct.
• Lead, coach and support a multidisciplinary Operations and Facilities team, fostering collaboration, accountability and continued development.
• Act as the key escalation point for property operations, safety, risk and compliance matters across the precinct.
• Build strong partnerships with retail tenants, commercial office occupiers, contractors, service providers and Dexus teams to deliver shared priorities.
• Oversee operational and capital budgets, essential services, maintenance programs and asset improvement initiatives.
• Take a proactive approach to risk, operational resilience and continuous improvement, balancing immediate priorities with the precinct’s longer-term requirements.
• Contribute to broader portfolio initiatives , including contractor management and the implementation of platform wide operational programs.
• In your role as a Senior Operations Manager, provide oversight and guidance to other operations teams in Victoria and Western Australia.

About You

You are an experienced and proactive property operations leader who thrives in complex environments and brings the judgement, energy and influence required to lead from the front. You are equally comfortable working through detailed operational matters, supporting your team and building trusted relationships across a diverse stakeholder environment.

You will bring:

• Significant experience leading property operations, facilities management or asset operations within a large-scale mixed-use, retail or commercial office environment.
• Proven capability leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, creating clarity and supporting people to perform at their best.
• Strong technical understanding of building operations, essential services, safety, risk and compliance.
• Commercial acumen, including experience managing operational and capital budgets, contracts, service partners and asset improvement programs.
• The ability to plan and prioritise across competing operational demands, anticipate emerging risks and make sound decisions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the agility to work effectively across retail, commercial office and corporate environments.
• A curious and adaptable mindset, with a genuine interest in continuous improvement, innovation and better ways of working.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, or equivalent career experience, in property operations, facilities management or a related discipline.

Why choose Dexus?

The Dexus culture and spirit is what differentiates us. Together, we take pride in our values: rally to achieve together and build trust through action. As an employee of Dexus, you will benefit from:

• Wellbeing Matters: Enjoy a Wellbeing Allowance, extra annual leave days (our exclusive ‘Dexus’ days), and our holistic Safe and Well program. Your health and happiness is a priority.  
• Continuous Growth: Enhance your career with professional development, memberships, and study assistance. We invest in your learning journey. 
• Tribe: Our commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ staff earned us Silver Employer Status in the AWEI 2024. We foster an inclusive environment where each individual feels recognised and appreciated.
• Focus on Sustainability: Dexus is deeply committed to making a positive impact on the communities it serves. Align your personal values with your professional endeavours.
• Parents@Work: Supporting parents and carers through coaching and education. We understand the importance of work-life integration. 

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity in every form. We are actively striving to close the gender pay gap and invite applications from individuals of all genders, backgrounds and abilities. If you believe you can thrive in this role but do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. 

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Ready to help create the future? Apply now or visit dexus.com/careers

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