Real Estate Operations & Growth Manager

Public Sector People; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible arrangements

Gifted leave

Job summary

Public Sector People is recruiting an experienced real estate leader to oversee the growth and operations of a Sydney-based property management business. Hybrid working in Sydney offers an opportunity to shape strategy, build partnerships and lead a team across property management, leasing and trust accounting.

Reporting to an executive leader, you will drive commercial performance, service delivery and governance compliance, including Licensee in Charge responsibilities as the business expands.

Qualifications

• You will bring senior leadership experience in real estate, property management, Build to Rent or a large residential portfolio.
• You have strong commercial skills, including budget management and financial performance.
• You have experience developing partnerships and securing new business.
• You understand property management, leasing and trust accounting.
• You have led teams through growth or change and communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Driving business development and building relationships with developers, investors and property owners.
• Leading and developing the property management, leasing and trust accounting team.
• Overseeing new portfolio mobilisation, leasing strategies and operational readiness.
• Managing budgets, revenue, occupancy and overall business performance.
• Strengthening systems, processes and reporting to support growth.
• Ensuring the agency meets its licensing, regulatory and governance obligations.

Skills

Senior leadership

Budget management

Business development

Partnerships

Property management

Leasing

Trust accounting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in business or property

Job description

Real Estate Operations & Growth Manager

Sydney | Hybrid working

Lead a growing property business and help increase access to affordable housing.

Public Sector People is recruiting an experienced real estate leader to oversee the growth and operations of a Sydney-based property management business. With significant portfolio growth planned, this is an opportunity to shape how the business develops, build new partnerships and lead a team across property management, leasing and trust accounting.

Reporting to an executive leader, you will take responsibility for commercial performance, service delivery and agency compliance, including acting as Licensee in Charge.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving business development and building relationships with developers, investors and property owners.
• Leading and developing the property management, leasing and trust accounting team.
• Overseeing new portfolio mobilisation, leasing strategies and operational readiness.
• Managing budgets, revenue, occupancy and overall business performance.
• Strengthening systems, processes and reporting to support growth.
• Ensuring the agency meets its licensing, regulatory and governance obligations.

About you

You will bring senior leadership experience in real estate, property management, Build to Rent or a large residential portfolio, with a track record of growing a business and improving its operations.

You will also have:

• Strong commercial skills, including budget management and financial performance.
• Experience developing partnerships and securing new business.
• A practical understanding of property management, leasing and trust accounting.
• Experience leading teams through growth or change.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• Relevant qualifications in business, property or a related discipline.

A current NSW Estate Agent Licence is essential, as the role carries Licensee in Charge responsibilities.

Experience in affordable housing, community housing or residential portfolio mobilisation will be highly regarded.

Why consider this opportunity?

This role offers the scope to influence business direction, develop a team and deliver commercial results while contributing to better housing outcomes.

• Hybrid working, flexible arrangements and additional gifted leave are available.