Assistant Manager

Activ Foundation Inc; Perth; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Purchased leave options

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

genU is seeking a Property Care Assistant Manager to lead the Property Care team, deliver high-quality site operations, and create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability. This hands-on leadership role balances people management, operational excellence, and developing inclusive, high-performing teams.

You’ll work to grow the team, drive performance, and support depots across WA while partnering with senior managers on budgets and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large and diverse teams.
• Background in landscape and horticulture is essential; property maintenance desired.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance systems.
• Familiarity with OH&S regulations.
• Proficient using Word/Excel/Outlook and company databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Property Care team to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Oversee depot teams including Supervisors, Supported Employees, and Administrative staff; support development.
• Grow and create opportunities for Supported Employees.
• Support operations of other depots and projects as needed.
• Engage in new business opportunities including tender submissions.
• Collaborate with WA State Manager and Social Enterprise Manager on budgets and performance.

Skills

Team management

Landscape & horticulture

Property maintenance

Quality assurance

OH&S compliance

Computer literacy

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job no: 505416
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Perth - East Metro
Categories: Operations Management

Salary: $92,674 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits

Employment status: Full time

Job number: 504349

Hey you!

genU is seeking a Property Care Assistant Manager to join our Social Enterprises division. This division delivers high-quality, commercially sustainable goods and services while providing meaningful employment opportunities for NDIS participants with employment-related goals and the broader supported workforce.

In this position you will manage a thriving Property Care team, deliver quality site operations, and create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability. This hands-on leadership role combines people management, operational excellence, and a passion for developing inclusive, high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the genU Property Care team, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery through the coordination of activities, resource allocation, and the supervision and support of staff to meet productivity targets and customer expectations;
• Proactively and effectively lead the depot team, including Supervisors, Supported Employees, Workforce Coordinators and Administrative staff, while supporting professional development and succession planning;
• Support the growth, development and opportunities for Supported Employees.
• Support the operations of other depots, teams and projects as required;
• Proactively engage in new business opportunities for Property Care including but not limited to tender submissions across corporate, private, public and government sectors;
• Partner closely with the Property Care State Manager (WA) and Social Enterprise Manager to achieve strategic and financial goals, including budget management, cost optimisation, and performance monitoring.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in Managing large and diverse teams;
• A background in landscape and horticulture is essential; and experience with property maintenance highly desirable;
• Demonstrated experience managing operational teams within public gardens and landscaping or a similar commercial environment.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance systems and OH&S regulations;
• Competent computer skills (Word, excel, outlook and company databases and applications);

(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do.

We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.

You’ll also get

• Salary packaging - up to $18,550 tax-free benefits
• Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at [e-mail] or 03 5249 6119

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time