Senior Property Manager - Commercial Office

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SEEK is seeking a Senior Property Manager for a premier commercial office portfolio in Sydney. You will lead property operations, facilities management, and financial stewardship to drive asset value.

Collaborating with ownership, asset management, tenants, and service providers, you will oversee budgets, reporting, risk, and lease administration while enhancing tenant satisfaction and long-term portfolio performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years' experience in commercial property management, preferably across office assets.
• Strong understanding of commercial property operations, facilities management, and lease administration.
• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation, financial reporting, outgoings management, and contractor procurement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee property and facilities management, including maintenance programs and service provider performance.
• Manage procurement, tendering, and performance of service providers across cleaning, security, landscaping, waste management, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire, and other building services.
• Prepare and manage annual operating budgets, forecasts, business plans, and outgoings reconciliations.
• Monitor rental income, arrears, expenditure, and overall portfolio performance against approved budgets.
• Deliver accurate financial, operational, and asset performance reporting and analysis to management and ownership.
• Develop and maintain strong tenant relationships, delivering high levels of customer service and supporting tenant retention initiatives.
• Coordinate tenant onboarding, relocations, fit-outs, make-good works, and lease compliance obligations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and maintain a proactive approach to risk management and governance.

Skills

Property operations

Facilities management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Outgoings management

Contractor procurement

Tenant engagement

Lease administration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Property/Real Estate/Business/Facilities Management/Commerce

Job description

Senior Property Manager - Commercial Office

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Property Manager - Commercial Office to oversee the operational and financial performance of the commercial office buildings.

Working closely with ownership, asset management, tenants, property managers, facilities managers, and service providers, you will be responsible for driving asset performance, ensuring operational excellence, enhancing tenant satisfaction, and protecting the long-term value of the portfolio.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong expertise across property operations, facilities management, financial management, contractor procurement, tenant engagement, risk management, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Property Operations & Facilities Management

Oversee all aspects of property and facilities management, including maintenance programs, contractor management, work order administration, compliance, and building presentation.

Manage the procurement, tendering, and performance of service providers across cleaning, security, landscaping, waste management, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire, and other building services.

Work closely with external Property Managers, Facilities Managers, consultants, and contractors to ensure efficient building operations and service delivery.

Conduct regular property inspections and ensure maintenance, compliance, and operational issues are promptly resolved.

Property & Asset Management

Support the strategic and operational management of the commercial office buildings to maximise asset performance, income growth, and long-term asset value.

Provide recommendations on operating expenditure, capital works, service contracts, and other asset management initiatives in accordance with delegated authorities.

Prepare and manage annual operating budgets, forecasts, business plans, and outgoings reconciliations.

Monitor rental income, arrears, expenditure, and overall portfolio performance against approved budgets.

Deliver accurate and timely financial, operational, and asset performance reporting and analysis to management and ownership.

Tenant & Leasing Management

Develop and maintain strong tenant relationships, delivering a high level of customer service and supporting tenant retention initiatives.

Coordinate tenant onboarding, relocations, fit-outs, make-good works, and lease compliance obligations.

Support leasing and marketing initiatives to maximise occupancy, tenant engagement, and overall asset value.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Maintain a proactive approach to risk management and governance across the portfolio.

Identifying property risks, operational issues and opportunities for improvement.

About You

Minimum 6+ years' experience in commercial property management, preferably across office assets.

Strong understanding of commercial property operations, facilities management, and lease administration.

Demonstrated experience in budget preparation, financial reporting, outgoings management, and contractor procurement.

Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including tenants, service providers, consultants, and ownership groups.

Strong commercial acumen, organisational skills, and attention to detail.

Relevant qualifications in Property, Real Estate, Business, Facilities Management, Commerce, or a related discipline.

What We Offer

Opportunity to manage a high-quality commercial office portfolio.

Significant exposure to both property and asset management functions.

Collaborative and professional working environment.

Competitive remuneration package and career growth opportunities.