Land Economist

The role will assist with the full range of duties, including:

·       Ensuring the performance of the property is optimised and the asset is managed effectively and in accord with the terms of all leases.

·       Have an awareness of property financing on properties under management.

·       Analyse and implement asset management strategies to maximise the valuation of properties under management, whilst considering best use and returns required.

·       Develop and implement leasing strategy for commercial properties under management whilst considering market demand and future trends.

·       Advise on sales strategy for commercial properties under management.

·       Analyse property investment opportunities as they arise.

·       Manage existing property portfolios and commercial property developments.

·       Evaluate new lease proposals, seek investor approval to enter into new leases and work with external counsel to document and execute agreed leases

·       Instruct and review valuation reports where appropriate and ensure the best method of valuation is used.

·       Preparing, managing and monitoring annual budget plans.

·       Ensuring that contractors and service providers satisfactorily complete contracted tasks including responding to contractor queries and timely payment of invoices.

·       Assist with the completion of make good for vacated tenancies including negotiation (if any) with the departing tenant.

·       Co-ordinate regular inspections of all assets with key stakeholders as required.

·       Manage works projects which may include fit outs, lobby works or replacement of plant and equipment.

Assist the property accounts team with:

·       management of arrears.

·       preparation and finalisation of an annual operational and capital expenditure budget and annual reconciliations for each property.

·       Ensure all rent reviews are undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the lease.

What you will need to be successful

The successful applicant will ideally:

·       Bachelor property degree or higher qualification.

·       Additional property qualifications desirable.

·       Demonstrates relevant experience in commercial Property Management.

·       Proven people management experience.

·       Demonstrate a high level of customer service skills ability to communicate to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as agents instructed by the group, contractors and Tenants.

·       Proficient communication skills (verbal and written) including report writing.

·       Numerate and competent in financial and property management systems with advanced skills in Excel.

·       Ability to Demonstrate initiative in the day-to-day management of tasks to identify problems and source an effective solution to improve efficiency and systems.

·       Managing time well and provide timely and accurate reports to meet deadlines

• Flexible hours available
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $110,000 per year