Commercial Property Manager

• Full time, continuing role. Located at Services Building (G12) on the Darlington Campus
• Support high-impact property projects across leasing, acquisitions, and retail performance at the University of Sydney
• Base Salary HEO8 $131,108 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for an experienced and motivated Commercial Property Manager to join the University Infrastructure team.

The Commercial Property Manager plays a key role within the Property Management team in University Infrastructure’s Property & Development (P&D) Division. Working closely with the Senior Property Manager, the role supports the effective management of the University’s diverse property portfolio, including revenue and expenditure leases and licences.

 

Reporting to the Senior Property Manager, the Commercial Property Manager will play a key role in the strategic and operational management of the University's existing retail portfolio and the continued growth and enhancement of its campus retail offering. This includes overseeing the performance and day-to-day management of university-managed retail operations, including the University canteen, micro-markets and vending services, as well as supporting the planning, procurement and delivery of new retail initiatives and opportunities across the University's campuses.

 

The role will also be responsible for managing retail and commercial leases, licences and property agreements, and supporting broader property management activities across a diverse portfolio approximately 160 assets. Through effective retail management and commercial property oversight, the role will contribute to creating vibrant, engaging campus environments that enhance the student and staff experience.

 

 

Your key responsibilities will be to:

 

• manage the day-to-day operations and performance of the University's existing and expanding retail offering
• manage the lease administration and contribute to the management of the University’s Property Portfolio
• ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including consumer protection, fair trading, tenancy/licensing obligations, retail leasing, and workplace health and safety standards.
• maintain the Property Management System
• provide financial management support to the Senior Property Manager/ Director, Property & Development
• prepare recommendation for the execution of all property related legal documentation by Chief University Infrastructure Officer
• support the Senior Property Manager with industry consultation activity, including Property Council of NSW and relevant industry bodies.

 

About you

 

• experience in commercial property management and lease/licence administration
• strong demonstrated experience in retail property management and retail operations
• a valid full driver’s license
• strong working knowledge of the NSW retail leasing act
• planning, analysis and communication skills together with the ability to work according to strict deadlines and manage numerous and varied demands
• experience contributing to retail mix planning, tenancy delivery or place activation outcomes, in collaboration with operators and stakeholders
• knowledge of property management systems.

 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

 

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

 

 

Pre-employment checks and declarations 

 

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

 

 

 

EEO statement 

 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

 

 

 

How to apply

 

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

 

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

 

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kevin Lim, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

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Thursday 26 November 2026 11:59 PM