Manager, Property & Office Services

Australian High Commission; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international government organization in Singapore seeks a Manager for Property and Office Services to oversee technical and administrative support. Responsibilities include managing residential leases, overseeing building maintenance, and supervising a diverse team. A successful candidate will have experience in property management and team leadership. Applications are due by 23:59, 14 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing a small team.
• Knowledge in property and/or transport management.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Examine, negotiate and manage residential leases.
• Work with contractors to manage building repairs and maintenance.
• Prepare and monitor lease agreements and conduct inspections.

Skills

Property management knowledge

Team management experience

Fluency in English

Job description

About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high-quality overseas aid program, and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas.

To view the complete description, please visit our Australian High Commission Career Opportunities webpage.

About the position

The Manager, Property and Office Services supervises a diverse team responsible for a wide range of technical and administrative support to the A-Based and LES staff of the Australian High Commission and other government agencies and their families.

To view the complete description, please visit our Australian High Commission Career Opportunities webpage.

The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Examine, negotiate and manage residential leases; invite and evaluate tenders and manage service and maintenance contracts.
• Work with the facility management contractor to manage the program of building repairs and maintenance for the chancery, Head of Mission residence and other residences.
• Prepare and monitor lease agreements and conduct accommodation inspections of residential properties as required, such as on occupations, change of occupancy or expiry/termination of lease
• To view the complete responsibilities, please visit our Australian High Commission Career Opportunities webpage.

Qualifications / Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills or experience in property and/or transport management
• Demonstrated experience managing a small team
• Fluency in English
• To view the complete job requirements, please visit our Australian High Commission Career Opportunities webpage.

Please note that applicants will not receive job application status updates on this portal. For more information on the full application process, please visit our Australian High Commission Career website.

Applications should be submitted by 23:59, 14 December 2025 (Singapore Time). Please note that late applications will not be accepted.