Senior National Property Manager

at; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Property Portfolio Manager to oversee operational leases and site procurement. The role involves negotiating leases, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has strong experience in property management, excellent communication skills, and a solutions-focused approach. This is a hybrid position based in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing property portfolios and lease agreements.
• Confidence reviewing leases and negotiating favorable terms.
• Ability to influence and work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience supporting construction/fit-out projects.
• Current WWCC and Police Check (ideal).

Responsibilities

• Review and streamline operational leases to reduce risks.
• Standardize lease processes and strengthen governance.
• Manage the full leasing lifecycle and negotiate terms.
• Oversee construction and fit-out activities.
• Monitor budgets and ensure compliance.

Skills

Property portfolio management

Lease negotiation

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office skills

Tools

Property management systems

Job description

$135k - $145k p.a. + Super + Salary Packaging

The Company

Our client is a NFP organisation with a national property portfolio. This hybrid position oversees one direct report and plays a key role in reviewing lease agreements, managing new site procurement, and strengthening portfolio performance.

The Role

Within the role you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and streamlining a national portfolio of operational leases to reduce risk and overspend.
• Standardising lease processes and strengthening governance across all sites.
• Diving into the current portfolio to understand gaps, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Managing the full leasing lifecycle, including negotiating terms, renewing agreements, and coordinating exits.
• Leading the due-diligence and procurement process for new site acquisitions.
• Partnering with landlords and senior stakeholders to ensure smooth property operations.
• Overseeing construction and fit-out activity with support from a direct report.
• Monitoring budgets, outgoings, and utilities, ensuring costs align with expectations.
• Maintaining accurate property records and ensuring compliance with safety, legal, and operational obligations.
• Providing clear advice to senior leaders and driving ongoing improvements across property and leasing practices.

Your Profile

You will have:

• Strong experience managing property portfolios and lease agreements.
• Confidence reviewing leases, identifying risks, and negotiating favourable terms.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience using property, leasing, or FM systems.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to interpret data and prepare reports.
• A solutions-focused and practical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and manage a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting construction / fit-out projects.
• Experience working in NFP environments.
• A current WWCC and Police Check (ideal).

Apply Today

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Job Reference Number: 06810-0013339674BS

This is a hybrid position.

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