In short
Volvo Group Australia seeks a Director Real Estate to lead their property and facilities portfolio, focusing on strategic asset management, transactions, and investment planning. This senior leadership role requires extensive experience in managing complex property portfolios and leading teams to ensure properties support business needs and sustainability goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of Volvo Group Australia's Real Estate strategy and property portfolio planning.
- Develop and maintain Site Master Plans aligned with local business requirements and broader Volvo Group strategy.
- Lead property acquisitions, leasing, divestments and own-versus-lease evaluations.
- Oversee major design, construction, renovation and property investment projects from planning through to completion.
- Lead property and facilities management across Volvo Group Australia's sites, including maintenance, compliance and essential facility services.
- Manage significant operating and investment budgets, ensuring strong financial governance, forecasting and cost control.
- Establish effective supplier partnerships and drive performance through clear KPIs, commercial discipline and continuous improvement.
- Ensure our properties meet relevant legal, safety, operational and sustainability requirements.
- Partner with business leaders to understand evolving operational requirements and translate these into effective real estate solutions.
- Lead, coach and develop the Real Estate team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with Volvo Group's global Real Estate Centre of Expertise to leverage Group standards, capability and best practice.
Requirements
- Extensive senior leadership experience across real estate, facilities management or a related operational environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing a complex property portfolio, ideally spanning industrial, commercial and retail environments.
- Strong capability across property strategy, leasing and transactions, facilities management and major capital projects.
- Proven experience managing complex budgets, investment planning, forecasting and commercial performance.
- Strong commercial capability across contract negotiations, supplier management and service delivery.
- Experience operating within a complex, global or matrix organisation and influencing senior stakeholders.
- A strong understanding of property compliance, risk, sustainability and emerging real estate practices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and build strong relationships across functions, regions and external partners.
- A strategic and commercially focused mindset, combined with the ability to translate strategy into practical outcomes.
- Experience within automotive, commercial vehicles, manufacturing or another asset-intensive environment would be advantageous.
Desired Qualifications
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, real estate, facilities management or a related discipline are desirable, with relevant professional certifications also highly regarded.
Benefits
- Solid package of compensation and benefits.
- Work in a supportive team, where new ideas and change are embraced and encouraged.
- Work with iconic brands and be part of a reputation that has been earned over a century.
- Join an organisation that supports internal career growth through training, role changes, and global mobility options.
- Benefits for applicable staff including access to Sonder (Wellbeing & Safety Partner) for employees and family members, education assistance, Service Awards, income protection, private health insurance, personal computer loans, option to purchase additional leave, additional superannuation and generous paid parental leave provisions.
- A strong commitment to safety and your health and wellbeing.
- A commitment to equal opportunity and equal outcome.
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Company
Volvo Group
Job Posted
2 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Wacol, Australia
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