Leasing & Property Manager: Drive Occupancy & Retention

UKO; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training & development

Great culture

Job summary

UKO is growing and we are seeking a commercially driven Leasing & Property Manager to join our Melbourne team. This hands-on role places leasing as the top priority, owning the journey from enquiry to move-in and driving occupancy and rental revenue.

You will blend sales drive with operational property management, maintaining relationships and delivering an exceptional resident experience. You will manage tenancy administration, renewals and inspections while ensuring Victorian compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in residential leasing or property management (build-to-rent, co-living, student accommodation or traditional real estate).
• Strong sales, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence using property management software and CRM systems.
• Eligibility to work as an Agent's Representative or licensed estate agent in Victoria.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end leasing process from enquiry to signed lease and move-in.
• Drive occupancy targets, maximise rental revenue and minimise vacancy.
• Manage leads, follow-ups and applications to convert enquiries into residents.
• Conduct property inspections and negotiate lease terms.
• Monitor market trends to identify leasing opportunities.
• Work with marketing to generate leads and improve leasing conversion.
• Oversee day-to-day property operations, tenancy administration, renewals, rent reviews and inspections.
• Coordinate maintenance and move-ins with internal teams.
• Build resident relationships to encourage renewals and positive reviews.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Tools

Property management software

CRM systems

Job description

UKO is growing and we are seeking a commercially driven Leasing & Property Manager to join our Melbourne team. This hands-on role places leasing as the top priority, owning the journey from enquiry to move-in and driving occupancy and rental revenue.

You will blend sales drive with operational property management, maintaining relationships and delivering an exceptional resident experience. You will manage tenancy administration, renewals and inspections while ensuring Victorian compliance.