Commercial Property Manager

Knight Frank Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Frank Cairns is seeking an experienced Commercial Asset Manager to join its Asset Management Services team in Cairns. The role focuses on delivering high-quality asset management for a diverse portfolio and coordinating with landlords, tenants and contractors.

The successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail and proficiency in MS Outlook and Excel, with the ability to work both in the office and outdoors as required.

Qualifications

• Real estate licence or certificate of registration is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail are important.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook and Excel is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional asset management services for commercial, retail, office and industrial properties.
• Liaise with landlords, tenants and contractors to maintain positive relationships.
• Conduct daily administrative tasks and manage work orders and contractor onboarding.
• Provide regular progress updates on projects and maintenance works.
• Oversee WHS, compliance and capital works programs.
• Prepare annual budgets and monthly/annual financial reporting.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational ability

Multitasking

Education

Current Real Estate Licence/Certificate of Registration

Current Driver Licence

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Job description

Opportunity for an experienced commercial property industry professional to join our Commercial Asset Management Services team.

Leading commercial property brand

Leverage your strong asset management experience

Based in our Cairns city office

The Role:

Our Asset Management Services (AMS) Team is recognised as a leader in delivering high‑quality property management services to some of Australia’s most respected institutional and corporate clients.

We are seeking an energetic and motivated CommercialAsset Manager to join our high‑performing team of commercial asset professionals. This is a dynamic, fast‑paced role suited to someone who thrives on variety, takes initiative, and is eager to continue building a long‑term career in commercial asset management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing professional asset management services to our clients across our diverse commercial, retail, office and industrial property portfolio
• Liaising with key stakeholders including Landlords, Tenants and Contractors to ensure positive working relationships
• Daily administrative activities
• Coordinating quotes, raising work orders and engaging trades and contractors
• Inducting and setting up new contractors within internal systems
• Providing regular progress updates on project and maintenance works
• Managing WHS, compliance and capital works programs
• Conducting property inspections using digital platforms that generate reporting
• Processing and coordinating invoice approvals
• Managing arrears
• Delivering outcomes within approved operating budgets
• Preparing annual property budgets
• Preparing monthly and annual financial reporting requirements
• Maintaining accurate databases and undertaking daily diarised tasks
• Managing the financial performance of the assets and providing recommendations to clients

Key Requirements:

• A team player who can take direction from the Head of Department
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Strong analytical skills and resilience
• Solid skills in MS Outlook and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational capability
• The ability to work both in the office and outdoors as required
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
• Current Real Estate Licence/Certificate of Registration
• Current Driver Licence
• Previous experience in the commercial property industry

Knight Frank Cairns is locally owned and provides a friendly and happy office that values their employees.This role is an excellent opportunity in the commercial property industry within a very supportive environment.

If you thrive on delivering outstanding results, we'd love to hear from you!

This is a long term position so permanent Australian residents need only apply. Position is onsite in the Cairns office so overseas and remote applicants need not apply. Thank you