Help us deliver for Australia 

Australia Post is delivering for Australia. From the vehicles we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers, and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.

 

About the opportunity

Reporting to the ‘General Manager, Property’, the Head of Real Estate Solutions is responsible for leading the strategic development, management, and optimization of the property portfolio, aligning it with the Enterprise Roadmap and Future Network Plan. This includes driving asset strategies for acquisitions, divestments, redevelopment and renewals and ensuring that property decisions meet operational and financial objectives. 

 

Australia Post’s property portfolio comprises approximately 1,600 assets nationally, including industrial and logistics properties, retail outlets, and heritage sites. By building area, 39% of the portfolio is owned and valued at $2.4 billion (market value), while 61% is leased with an annual rent of $300 million. These assets are critical to support diverse operational needs such as retail services, letter and parcel facilities, and transport hubs.

 

What you’ll deliver with us

You will oversee long-term property planning, land banking, and greenfield developments to secure tenure and support the corporation’s growth while leveraging capital efficiently to fund critical investments.

 

You’ll also  

Deliver innovative solutions to meet evolving customer and operational needs in industrial, retail, and heritage property sectorsDevelop a property strategy and lead its implementation ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives, including asset optimization and future network planningManage land banking and long-term catchment planning to secure critical logistics property pipelineOversee a $2.4 billion owned property portfolio, ensuring efficient capital use through rigorous financial modelling and scenario analysisRaise capital by structuring and executing monetization strategies for owned properties while maintaining necessary operational controlProvide financial recommendations for buy vs. lease scenarios, greenfield developments, and sale-and-leaseback options

 

What are we looking for?

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, or any related fieldStrong financial acumen, particularly in property valuation and transaction structuringExtensive experience and proven track record in handling large-scale corporate real estate, property investment & transactions, portfolio and capital managementDeep understanding of the Australian property market, including logistics, industrial, and retail trends Familiarity with regulations affecting property development ((including Heritage sites), leasing, and asset sales Leadership experience in managing large-scale portfolios and diverse teamsExperience in delivering results cross-functionality, in a complex, matrix environment Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders at all levels

 

How we’ll deliver for you

Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, where we’re all ages and genders and come from all walks of lifeWe deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment, and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team togetherImmerse yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role, we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose

 

We’re delivering together 

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. 

 

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace.  If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au

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