Graduate Real Estate

QIC Real Estate is the real estate investment and management business of QIC, one of Australia's leading institutional investment managers. Together, we are committed to creating long-term value for clients, communities and future generations through expertise spanning real estate investment, development, asset management, capital markets and funds management. Our portfolio includes some of Australia's most recognised retail and mixed-use destinations, where innovative thinking and exceptional people drive sustainable outcomes and enduring value.

About the Role

As part of QIC Real Estate's Graduate Program, you'll gain exposure to our Development and Asset Management, Capital Markets, Funds Management and Analytics teams through structured three-month rotations designed to build your understanding of the full real estate investment lifecycle.

During your first year, you'll gain practical experience across key areas of the business, contributing to major projects that support investment strategy, capital transactions, portfolio management, asset performance, development projects and data-driven decision making. This exposure will provide a holistic understanding of the real estate investment lifecycle and the way value is created and delivered for our investors and clients.

Working alongside experienced industry professionals, you'll contribute to project planning and delivery, financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, portfolio performance initiatives and strategic decision-making. You'll develop a broad understanding of how development and asset management work together to deliver long-term outcomes for investors, customers and communities.

The rotational structure provides a unique opportunity to experience multiple distinct career paths while building relationships with experts across the business. You'll learn from industry leaders who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, investing in your development and supporting your long-term career growth.

As a graduate, you'll join QIC's Graduate Program and benefit from structured development, mentoring, hands-on experience and exposure to senior leaders across the business.

About You

We're seeking motivated, collaborative and commercially minded individuals who are passionate about real estate and eager to build a career in the property investment industry.

You may be:

• In your final year of study and graduating in 2026; or
• A recent graduate seeking to commence a career in property, development, asset management or funds management.

You'll be studying, or have recently completed, a degree in:

• Property Economics
• Property Development
• Commerce
• Finance
• Economics
• Or a related discipline

You'll also bring:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• A genuine interest in property, real estate investment and development.
• Commercial curiosity and a desire to understand how value is created across the property lifecycle.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Initiative, adaptability and a willingness to learn.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.

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The three-month rotations make every stage of the program different and engaging, providing exposure to a variety of projects, teams and challenges. You'll work alongside highly experienced professionals who are leaders in their field and genuinely invested in helping graduates build successful long-term careers in real estate

About the Teams:

Development

QIC Real Estate's Development team is responsible for creating, transforming and enhancing places that deliver long-term value for investors, customers and communities. The team works across a diverse range of retail, mixed-use, commercial and urban regeneration projects, overseeing developments from concept through to delivery.

Asset Management

QIC Real Estate's Asset Management team is responsible for maximising the performance and value of a diverse retail property portfolio across QLD, NSW and VIC. Working closely with investment, leasing, development, finance and operational teams, Asset Managers develop and implement strategies that enhance asset performance, improve customer experiences and deliver long-term investment outcomes for QIC’s clients.

Together, these teams provide graduates with a unique opportunity to gain exposure to both the creation of places and the ongoing management of institutional real estate assets.

Capital Markets

Our Capital Markets team is responsible for sourcing, structuring and executing transactions that support the growth and performance of QIC Real Estate's portfolio. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the team provides exposure to acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, capital raising and investment strategy, helping shape some of Australia's most significant real estate investments.

Funds Management

The Funds Management team oversees the performance and strategic direction of QIC Real Estate's investment funds and mandates. The team works closely with investors and investment professionals to deliver strong outcomes through portfolio construction, fund strategy, financial management, investor reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Data Analytics

Our Real Estate analytics team provides the insights that support investment, portfolio and capital management decisions across the real estate platform. You will maintain and develop financial models, analyse asset and portfolio performance, support investor queries and reporting, undertake benchmark analysis. You will gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, capital management, and performance measurement, while developing strong technical skills in financial modelling, data analysis and reporting.

Our Culture

At QIC Real Estate, graduates are treated as valued members of the team from day one. You'll be given meaningful work, encouraged to contribute ideas and supported by experienced professionals committed to helping you build a successful career. Many of our graduates have progressed into permanent roles across asset management, development, investment and broader real estate functions, demonstrating our commitment to developing future industry leaders.

During your first year you can expect:

Development Rotation

• Assist with development feasibility analysis and project evaluations.
• Support project planning, design coordination and development approvals processes.
• Contribute to development reporting, presentations and project documentation.
• Assist with procurement, contract administration and financial tracking.
• Participate in meetings with consultants, tenants, contractors and project stakeholders.

Asset Management Rotation

• Support the analysis of asset performance, business plans and portfolio strategies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting activities.
• Gain exposure to the quarterly valuation process.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support asset initiatives.
• Collaborate with leasing, operations, marketing and development teams.
• Help prepare investment papers, presentations and asset performance reporting.
• Develop an understanding of how institutional property portfolios are managed to deliver long-term value.

Capital Markets Rotation

• Support financial analysis and due diligence for potential acquisitions, divestments and joint venture opportunities.
• Conduct market research on real estate sectors, assets, pricing benchmarks, investor activity and broader capital markets trends.
• Assist with the preparation of transaction materials, including investment papers, presentations, process updates and supporting analysis.
• Assist with data room management, document review and tracking of due diligence requests throughout transaction processes.
• Prepare briefing notes and analysis to support investment strategy, asset sale processes and capital partnering initiatives.
• Help coordinate transaction workstreams with internal teams, advisers, valuers, legal counsel and other external stakeholders.
• Opportunity to participate in discussions and engagement with existing and prospective investors, gaining exposure to investor communications and relationship management.
• Gain exposure to how major real estate transactions are originated, assessed, structured and executed within an institutional investment platform.

Funds Management Rotation

• Support the preparation and execution of fund business plans, connecting portfolio priorities, capital requirements and expected investment outcomes.
• Analyse fund and portfolio performance against budgets, forecasts and benchmarks, identifying the factors driving returns and emerging risks.
• Assist with investor reporting, presentations and queries, translating financial and operating results into clear explanations linking strategy and performance.
• Contribute to portfolio construction and capital-allocation analysis, assessing how acquisitions, disposals and asset investment may affect the fund’s risk and return profile.
• Support capital management work, including analysis of liquidity, debt, interest rate hedging and future funding needs.
• Help prepare fund governance papers and decision materials, bringing together investment analysis, portfolio performance and strategy.
• Work with Asset Management and Analytics teams to understand how asset-level decisions flow through to fund performance and investor outcomes.
• Work with Capital Markets team on fundraising and product development, including investor materials, market analysis and the assessment of new investment structures aligned with investor demand.

Data Analytics Rotation

• Analyse asset, portfolio and fund-level financial and operating performance against budgets, forecasts and benchmarks.
• Support the preparation of investor, client and management reporting packs.
• Assist with capital management analysis, including debt, liquidity and interest rate hedging reporting.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate investment, leasing and capital expenditure decisions.
• Prepare data visualisations, dashboards and insights to support decision-making.
• Contribute to annual business planning, forecasting and budget processes.
• Assist with performance benchmarking using internal and external data sources.
• Support data quality, reporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives across the real estate platform