Johnny Bigg - Christmas Casual - Perth Northern Suburbs,, Wa

Johnny Bigg; Perth; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking an Administrative Assistant (Property Management) to support residential tenancy operations at Crawley Village. The role focuses on tenant onboarding, lease documentation, renewals and vacates, alongside day-to-day property management activities.

You will deliver high-quality customer service to residents and stakeholders, assist with inspections and rent administration, and contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes in a

Qualifications

• Experience in property management, tenancy administration or student accommodation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage records and deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tenancy administration, onboarding, and lease documentation.
• Support inspections, rent administration, and occupancy reporting.
• Provide high-quality service to residents and stakeholders while improving processes.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Business administration or property management qualification

Tools

StarRez

Inspection Express

Job description

Administrative Assistant (Property Management)

• Play a key role in shaping the residential experience for students living in UWA accommodation.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $86,540- $95,920p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Crawley Village team delivers residential property and tenancy management services across a diverse portfolio of properties located on and around the Crawley campus. The team forms part of the University’s Student Living function, which is responsible for the management and operation of The University of Western Australia’s student accommodation portfolio, including Crawley Village and University Hall.

Working closely with residents, University stakeholders and service providers, the team supports the full tenancy lifecycle, including occupancy management, resident onboarding, inspections, maintenance coordination, rent administration and tenancy compliance. This is an opportunity to contribute to a positive resident experience within a vibrant university community while developing your career in property and accommodation management.

About the opportunity

• Coordinate tenancy administration and occupancy processes, including resident applications, onboarding, lease documentation, renewals, tenancy variations and vacates.
• Support day-to-day residential property management activities, including inspections, maintenance coordination, rent administration, reporting and record management.
• Provide high-quality customer service to residents, contractors and University stakeholders while contributing to continuous improvement of systems, processes and service delivery.

About you

• Experience in property management, tenancy administration, student accommodation, residential leasing or housing services, ideally within a student accommodation, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), residential college, higher education or similar accommodation-focused environment.
• Relevant qualification in business administration, property management or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to prepare professional correspondence and build positive relationships.
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and property management systems, with experience in StarRez and Inspection Express highly regarded.

Note

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. A current National Police Clearance, WA Working with Children Check, and "C" class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.