Post-Completion Handover & Defects Lead

Platino Properties; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Platino Properties in Sydney is seeking a diligent post-occupation lead to manage purchaser handover, defect rectification, and the strata bond process. You’ll work closely with the Head of Construction on technical calls, supported by a trades team to deliver smooth handovers.

4–5 years in residential construction, strong Excel, and a practical mindset to inspect defects and document them clearly are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have strong practical knowledge of residential construction processes.
• Experience in defect liability periods is advantageous.
• Ability to describe defects clearly in writing and with photos.

Responsibilities

• Prepare buildings for handover and manage pre-settlement inspections.
• Close out PSI defect items before settlement.
• Be the first point of contact for purchasers through the defect liability period.
• Work with the builder to compile and issue handover packs: O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts, keys.
• Build and run the master defect schedule across live projects in Excel.
• Log, categorise and track every reported item through to closeout.
• Coordinate rectification with head contractors, subcontractors and maintenance team.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Contract administration

Site management

Defects management

Customer care

Education

Trade background or construction-related degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Platino Properties in Sydney is seeking a diligent post-occupation lead to manage purchaser handover, defect rectification, and the strata bond process. You’ll work closely with the Head of Construction on technical calls, supported by a trades team to deliver smooth handovers.

4–5 years in residential construction, strong Excel, and a practical mindset to inspect defects and document them clearly are essential.