Senior Property Manager

Savills Australia & New Zealand; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

Parental Support

Family & Wellbeing

Flexibility

Growth

Culture

Job summary

Savills Australia & New Zealand is seeking an experienced Associate Director or Senior Property Manager for their brand new office in Adelaide. This full-time role is key for overseeing a portfolio of retail and commercial assets, assisting in team performance, and fostering client relationships. With a focus on operational efficiency, candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in property management, hold a Certificate of Registration or Real Estate Licence, and possess advanced client management skills. This position includes generous benefits and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in Property Management/Shopping Centre Management.
• Current Certificate of Registration or Real Estate Licence.
• Administration and financial management skills with an eye for detail.
• Advanced client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of retail and commercial assets to optimise performance.
• Support asset management team leadership and people management.
• Control asset operating costs in line with budgets.
• Maintain market pricing knowledge and awareness of legislative changes.

Skills

Property Management

Client Management

Financial Management

Team Management

Communication Skills

Education

Certificate of Registration or Real Estate Licence

Tools

MRI software

Job description

A unique opportunity to work from Savills brand new office at 45 Pirie Street, Adelaide in a strategic role. We are looking for an experienced full‑time Associate Director or Senior Property Manager looking to take the next step in their career. This role is critical to the performance of the department working closely with the State Director, Asset Management to drive team performance, assist with client relationships and growth of the business.

Working within our dynamic and growing Asset Management team, you will manage a portfolio of retail and commercial assets, overseeing performance, operating costs, reporting, and key property management timeframes with full time Facilities Management assistance. This role offers the chance to leverage your existing expertise while further developing your career within a supportive, high‑performing, and vibrant working environment.

What You’ll be Doing

• Managing a portfolio of retail and commercial assets to optimise operational performance.
• Supporting asset management team leadership and day‑to‑day people management.
• Assisting with strategic direction of the department including procedures and processes.
• Controlling asset operating costs in line with approved budgets.
• Preparing and delivering budgets, business plans, and Owners’ Reports.
• Ensuring accurate reporting, lease administration, income monitoring, and arrears management in line with client and internal requirements.
• Monitoring property management timeframes and critical dates across the portfolio.
• Maintaining market pricing knowledge and awareness of relevant legislative changes.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience gained in Property Management/Shopping Centre Management.
• A current Certificate of Registration or Real Estate Licence.
• Experience with MRI, while not essential, is favourable.
• Experience managing a small team is favourable.
• Administration and financial management skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Advanced client management skills.
• Be able to work with high volume process tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Highly organised and professional presentation.

Benefits

• Generous Leave - Extra days to recharge and enjoy life.
• Parental Support - Industry‑leading parental leave benefits and bonuses.
• Family & Wellbeing - Fertility and reproductive leave, plus dedicated wellbeing days.
• Flexibility - Work arrangements that support your lifestyle.
• Growth - Access to learning and development platforms.
• Culture - Social events, charity days, and an inclusive, supportive workplace.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+ communities, individuals living with special needs, and people of diverse ages, faiths, and cultures.