Asset Manager

Wesley Mission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assigned vehicle

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Wesley Mission in Sydney, Carlingford region, seeks an experienced property leader to manage a broad portfolio across multiple asset classes. You will drive strategic property initiatives, lead a 5–8 person team, and ensure delivery of leasing, facilities management, and project services from planning through execution.

Reporting to the Chief Assets & Investments Officer, you will develop asset management plans, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety and risk requirements, while

Qualifications

• Experience in the full life cycle of property asset management.
• Proven track record in property and facilities management across a diverse portfolio.
• Leadership experience managing teams to deliver services within budget.

Responsibilities

• Provide general property advice across the lifecycle for a wide range of asset classes.
• Lead and motivate a team of 5–8 direct reports to deliver leasing, facilities management, and project management services.
• Plan CAPEX/OPEX budgets and manage the team within the cost envelope.
• Develop asset management plans with agreed service levels.
• Engage stakeholders to formulate solutions and drive delivery across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety, insurance, and risk management requirements.
• Oversee data systems for property and asset management.

Skills

Leadership

Property management

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team development

Tools

Green Tree

SPM

Job description

Searching someone to provide general property advice on all aspects of the property lifecycle and responsible for delivering a ‘fit for purpose’ property portfolio for a wide range of asset classes.

Details

• Full-time role
• Based in Carlingford
• Includes assigned vehicle and salary packaging benefits

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged & disability care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

We are “doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

About the role

Based in Carlingford, this role will report to the Chief Assets & Investments Officer and have 5-8 direct reports covering management of the property portfolio, including the following key services:

• leasing and lease advisory services;
• facilities management;
• project management (owned and leased properties);
• planned and responsive maintenance;
• fire and other compliance; and
• managing the property data systems.

The successful candidate will be a proven strategic thinker who is results-driven and can engage, lead and motivate a team to provide outstanding services.

You will be the trusted property adviser providing general property advice on all aspects of the property lifecycle and responsible for delivering a ‘fit for purpose’ property portfolio for a wide range of asset classes.

You are also expected to:

• Communicate strategically across a wide base of service managers to ensure their property expectations and issues are heard early, formulated into collaborative solutions and then delivered them through your team.
• Enable each of the building users through your expertise to development individual asset management plans, with client agreed levels of service, that detail the property investment required.
• Empower your team’s talents, skills and capacity to deliver a wide range of complex projects and services.
• Demonstrate personal and professional commitment to Wesley Mission’s vision, mission and values.
• Plan for the future and evolving property needs of the organisation.
• Calculate and project the CAPEX and OPEX budget required for the planned work and manage the team within the budgeted costs envelope.
• Experience in the full life cycle of property asset management.
• Proven track record in:
  • Property and facilities management across a diverse portfolio
  • Preventative and responsive maintenance management
  • Facilities service delivery across multiple sites
  • Fire safety systems implementation and oversight
  • Insurance and risk compliance
  • Contract procurement and management
  • Maintenance scheduling, planning and modelling
  • Management of capital project and operational budgets
  • Delivery of projects to budget, program and scope
• Ability to undertake detailed project feasibilities.
• Skilled in using property and asset management systems (eg Green Tree, SPM)
• Leadership experience in managing others to achieve organisational goals and objectives.

Remuneration

Attractive salary package on offer for right candidate.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Wesley Mission is committed to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation. Guided by our vision of doing all the good we can because every life matters, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and social demographics, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We’ve been caring for the community for over 200 years.

Our services uplift children, families, older Australians, people with disability and those needing pathways out of homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges and financial hardship. We’re unwavering in our support for Australians and Australian communities – and together, we do more good.