General Manager, Wentworth Quarter

Essence Communities unique offering provides tailored Build to Rent (BTR) Management Solutions, for projects across Australia and New Zealand. As one of the few operators within the emerging BTR sector, our property management platform is shaped from a 27-year track record in property and asset management, being part of Australia’s leading operator of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation, UniLodge.
  
Our foundation of experience and expertise has propelled our operations to be leading the transformation of Australia’s rental sector. With current projects in operation in Brisbane, Victoria and Canberra, and a growing pipeline of projects and partnerships with corporate, private and Institutional clients.
  
Our Opportunity
  
We have an exciting new project underway, located at Wentworth Point, NSW. To ensure the smooth and successful running of this operation, we are now on the lookout for a dynamic, customer service orientated General Manager to join our team, and provide strong leadership and strategic guidance to their newly formed team.
  
The Property
  
Introducing a brand-new waterfront community, set to open in June 2024, located in the vibrant heart of Wentworth Point. This exceptional property offers luxurious amenities and high-quality living spaces, just steps away from the Wentworth Point promenade. The BTR complex consists of an impressive selection of 211 spacious 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments and townhouses. Amenity areas include landscaped podium, pool, state-of-the-art gym, co-working spaces, private dining room, resident lounge, BBQ terrace and more. 
  
What you will offer
  

• You will have extensive property management experience in one of the property sectors, preferably in a senior operations management role.
• A strong leader who is passionate about guiding, coaching, and mentoring your team to achieve excellence and deliver outstanding experiences for our residents and visitors.
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and be adaptable at exhibiting strategic intent in order to maximise property performance and deliver on KPIs
• Comprehension of the key metrics that impact and grow the financial performance of the asset, using knowledge to drive revenue and continually improve resident experience.
• It’s important that you’re a strong communicator with a natural ability to build rapport and foster long term relationships.

  
Your responsibilities
  
Key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
  

• Provide overall leadership, guidance, and direction to the property team, instilling a superior residential experience ethos.
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and be adaptable at exhibiting strategic intent, in order to maximise property performance, deliver on KPIs with a strong focus on resident experience.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the client, head office, operations team, residents and other relevant stakeholders.
• It’s important that you’re an excellent communicator with ability to influence widely and collaborate cross functionally.
• Assist the strategic delivery and implementation of high-quality leasing journeys and successful leasing outcomes.
• Lead the preparation of budgets and reports in relation to the property including market commentary, forecast occupancy, room rates, income, and expenditure.
• Assist with the strategic planning including but not limited to community engagement and ancillary income.

  
Our mandatory requirements include:

• Hold a current full NSW Real Estate License (Class 1 preferable) to conduct Real Estate Business
• National Police Check (completed within last 3 months), at your own cost
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia and New Zealand

  
WHAT WE OFFER
  
Across our workforce we have built an enviable culture of trust, engagement, collaboration, and fun. Our residents come from diverse backgrounds, and we want our teams to reflect this.
  
Our people are the heart of our business, and their contributions are valued and celebrated through ‘On the Spot’ Awards, Service Recognition, Quarterly and Annual Awards, and team events. We invest in the wellbeing and professional development of our team, by providing access to ongoing training and professional development, leadership modules, support to obtain Real Estate Qualifications where applicable (including renewals), career progression, and annual reviews. We acknowledge that everyone leads unique lives, and therefore offer various leave options including study leave, and parental leave entitlements, to name a few.  
  
HOW YOU CAN APPLY
  
We want to learn about all the amazing qualities you can bring to the table. To start your journey with Essence Communities, apply now with your resume and cover letter.
  
UniLodge and Essence reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Candidates will be progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertisement closure date.