Senior Property Manager | Inner South-East

Spire Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Job summary

Spire Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Property Manager to take ownership of a well-maintained inner south-eastern residential portfolio. The role offers autonomy with limited admin support, and a transition from the current manager who has overseen the portfolio for six years.

You will manage ~172 properties (60–70 in one building), with hybrid work options after probation and a 9:00–5:00 schedule, no Saturdays. Attractive salary plus incentives awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a residential property portfolio end to end.
• Victorian Agent’s Representative Certificate or Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice.
• Strong working knowledge of Victorian residential tenancy legislation.
• Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills.
• Proactive, solution-focused property management approach.
• Confident working independently while contributing to a team.
• Professionalism and commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage an established residential portfolio end to end.
• Build and maintain landlord and tenant relationships.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance and tenancy matters.
• Conduct routine inspections and complete condition reports.
• Manage arrears, rent reviews, lease renewals and vacates.
• Liaise with owners, tenants, tradespeople and internal team.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure portfolio compliance.
• Identify opportunities for leasing, rent reviews, new business and utility connections.

Skills

Residential tenancy legislation

Organisation

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Client service

Education

Victorian Agent’s Representative Certificate

Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice

Tools

PropertyMe

Inspection Express

360° camera technology

Job description

Senior Property Manager | Inner South-East

A rare opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Property Manager to take ownership of a well-established, well-maintained portfolio within a respected inner south-eastern agency.

This is a genuine end-to-end role suited to a confident Property Manager who enjoys autonomy, takes pride in delivering exceptional service and wants to manage a portfolio that is in excellent order. The portfolio has been handled by the same Property Manager for the past six years, providing a smooth transition and a solid platform for the incoming professional.

The role:
You will manage a portfolio of approximately 172 properties, with around 60–70 properties located within one building. While there is limited administration support available, this role will suit someone who is comfortable managing their portfolio independently from start to finish.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing an established residential portfolio end to end
• Building and maintaining strong landlord and tenant relationships
• Coordinating repairs, maintenance and tenancy matters
• Conducting routine inspections and completing condition reports
• Managing arrears, rent reviews, lease renewals and vacates
• Liaising with owners, tenants, tradespeople and internal team members
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance across the portfolio
• Identifying opportunities for leasing, rent reviews, new business and utility connections

The portfolio and systems This is a quality portfolio in good condition, offering an excellent opportunity for a capable Property Manager to step into a stable and organised environment.

You will have access to:

• PropertyMe
• Inspection Express
• 360-degree camera technology
• A Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm schedule
• No Saturdays
• The opportunity to work from home a couple of days per week following probation

Incentives and rewards In addition to a competitive salary package, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to earn incentives linked to:

• Leasing performance
• Rent reviews
• New business
• Utility connections

About you:
To be successful, you will bring:

• Previous experience managing a residential property portfolio end to end
• A current Victorian Agent’s Representative Certificate / Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
• Strong working knowledge of Victorian residential tenancy legislation
• Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to property management
• Confidence working independently while contributing positively to a team
• A high level of professionalism and commitment to client service

Check out our website: www.spirerecruitment.au

• Established portfolio in excellent order
• PropertyMe, Inspection Express and 360° camera technology provided
• Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 + Super + Incentives