Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Permanent opportunity, full time hours (35 hours/week)
• Office location – Harrington Street, The Rocks
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $145,378 to $168,130 + super

About us
Placemaking NSW is responsible for managing and caring for some of Sydney’s most iconic harbourside venues and locations, including The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and White Bay Power Station. We also lead the planning and delivery of the Bays West Urban Renewal Precinct, a state significant project that will bring new homes, jobs, and public spaces to 77 hectares of government-owned land just 2 kilometres from Sydney's CBD. 


The role
The Rocks is a unique and vibrant heritage precinct, and this role is all about keeping it thriving. You'll manage a diverse mix of retail and public assets, ensuring they perform at their best while maintaining the character and appeal of the area. From overseeing tenancy agreements to working closely with outsourced property and facilities teams, you’ll make sure everything runs smoothly, meets compliance, and delivers great experiences for visitors, tenants, and stakeholders alike.

Balancing heritage values with commercial success, you’ll develop leasing strategies, optimise asset performance, and drive initiatives to reduce vacancies and increase revenue. You'll also stay on top of market trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and collaborate with internal and external partners to maintain the precinct’s appeal while achieving strong financial outcomes.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Portfolio Asset Manager


What you will bring to the role

• Proven experience in property leasing, tenancy management, and retail planning, with a strong ability to analyse tenant viability and drive commercial success.
• At least five years of experience in retail or strategic asset management, including lease strategy planning, contract management, and critical date management.
• Expertise in managing a complex portfolio of retail properties, balancing commercial performance with long-term precinct planning.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to negotiate, problem-solve, and collaborate with tenants, service providers, and internal teams.
• A strategic mindset, ensuring asset management decisions align with business objectives, enhance visitor experiences, and maximise financial outcomes.

What’s in it for me?
Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.


Join us
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11.55pm on Tuesday 25^th March 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Katarina Simunic on 0436 802 874.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6363 7676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.