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Real Estate Operations Specialist

  • Tempe, New South Wales, Australia
  • Leadership & Management
  • Kokoaikainen
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Työpaikan kuvaus

  • Työpaikan tunnus: 335313

  • Julkaisupäivämäärä: 25/03/2026



  • Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for real estate operations and business performance? Do you thrive in coordinating complex processes, analysing data, and supporting teams to achieve exceptional results?

    About this work area

    The Real Estate function secures new and maintains existing physical locations in order to meet the needs of the many people. We provide strategic insight based on our knowledge and understanding of the real estate portfolio at IKEA. We take the lead in delivering safe, compliant, sustainable, and innovative property solutions – with Democratic design and life cycle cost on top of our mind.

    As the Real Estate Operations Specialist, you'll be at the heart of our real estate function, supporting the Country Real Estate Organisation towards optimal business performance. You'll be a performance-driven, solution-oriented professional with a keen interest in developing the business, someone who:
    • Prepares and monitors the execution of Country and unit Real Estate annual financial plans (functional line budget, CapEx and OpEx), ensuring timely submission and alignment with internal stakeholders
    • Ensures seamless coordination of the year cycle by aligning it with other company processes, validating output quality, and guiding functions in executing their responsibilities
    • Collaborates with Country CFOs for real estate financial planning and forecasting, acting as the Country Admin for CapEx and OpEx tools
    • Manages and monitors real estate goal setting and performance tracking processes while ensuring data quality for performance metrics
    • Adapts and supports the execution of Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) to maintain effective internal control management
    • Prepares and documents the implementation and maintenance of local Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
    • Creates an environment where the IKEA culture and values are a strong and living reality, sharing entrepreneurial ideas and identifying opportunities for improvement

    Together as a team

    You are a highly organised, detail-focused individual with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for operational excellence. You bring comprehensive knowledge in business navigation, project management, financial planning, and performance analysis. With your ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and processes, you excel at ensuring quality outputs while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and sustainability.

    To be considered for this role you will need to have:
    • Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex business processes, manage multiple stakeholders, and deliver results in a dynamic environment
    • Qualification in engineering, finance, business administration, or equivalent field that provides a strong foundation for real estate operations
    • Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English, both written and verbal, with diverse stakeholders across the organisation
    • High level of expertise in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to manage data, create reports, and support financial planning processes
    • Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in operations, business navigation, financial planning, or real estate support functions


    Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 76hrs/fortnight
    Role location: Location is Service Office, Tempe.

    As part of the recruitment process this role may require a pre-employment check for final candidates.





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