Assistant Asset Manager

Capstone Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Melbourne is seeking an Assistant Asset Manager to support the management of a diverse industrial property portfolio. Candidates should have strong analytical and numeracy skills along with a tertiary qualification in property or finance. This role involves financial analysis, tenant engagement, and supporting leasing campaigns. Join a collaborative team dedicated to professional growth within a respected property investment group.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of property fundamentals and valuation drivers.
• Previous experience in asset management, property analysis, or valuations.
• Proactive, results-driven, and a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of reports and financial analysis.
• Support leasing campaigns and manage agent performance.
• Coordinate annual outgoings budgets and reconciliations.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Lease negotiations

Education

Tertiary qualification in property, land economics, accounting, finance

Job description

We are seeking an Assistant Asset Manager to join our client\'s high-performing team, and support the management of a diverse national industrial (and some commercial & retail) property portfolio. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior asset managers, drive leasing outcomes, and contribute to the strategic performance of premium assets.

Base pay range

A$120,000.00/yr - A$150,000.00/yr

About the Role

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, you will provide day-to-day support to ensure the proactive and effective management of the portfolio. You’ll be involved in leasing, financial analysis, tenant engagement, capital works, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of reports and analysis, including arrears collection, lease analysis, and operational/financial reporting.
• Support leasing campaigns – set rent targets, analyse deals, prepare/review transaction documents, negotiate directly with tenants, and manage agent performance.
• Work closely with property management teams to implement tenant engagement strategies.
• Coordinate annual outgoings budgets, reconciliations, and communication to tenants.
• Assist with preparing annual asset plans, investor updates, reforecasts, and annual reports.
• Support the delivery of capital expenditure projects on time and within budget.
• Review valuations and assist in the annual budgeting process.
• Maintain up-to-date market knowledge to identify opportunities and risks.

About You

This is a role that would suit someone looking to take the next step from a Senior Property Manager role; OR perhaps you are an experienced Property Analyst, and if you have a Valuations background, then that is very much favourably looked upon.

• Tertiary qualification in property, land economics, accounting, finance, or similar.
• Strong understanding of property fundamentals and valuation drivers.
• Previous experience in asset management, property analysis, or valuations (industrial sector preferred).
• Skilled in lease negotiations and delivering successful leasing campaigns.
• Strong numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, results-driven, and a collaborative team player.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity with one of Melbourne’s best employers and teams. It is an opportunity to develop your career within a respected property investment group managing high-quality assets. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, that values and invests in its culture, with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to complex transactions.

Location & Travel

• Based in Melbourne CBD HQ.
• Occasional interstate travel required.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about property, thrive in a great team environment and are ready to make an impact, apply now with your CV to [e-mail]

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Analyst