AddressBrand new opportunity for an experienced Property Manager to join a large For-Purpose mental health service
- Ongoing full-time (76 hours per fortnight)
- Working Monday to Friday
- Located in Sydney Olympic Park
- Flexible working from home arrangements are available and will be agreed with the successful applicant
About the Opportunity
The Property Manager is responsible for ensuring all Flourish Australia’s physical properties are safe, accessible, and fit for purpose, guided by Flourish Australia’s strategic property plan. (View our full list of sites here)
Under the direction of the General Manager, Business Excellence, the Property Manager is also responsible for the day-to-day management of properties and management of tenancies in accordance with set policies and procedures. This includes responsibility for managing Flourish Australia’s Community Housing program, ensuring it complies at all times with the requirements of its registration under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) and as a Registered Community Housing Provider.
The position will include but is not limited to:
- Ensure owned and leased properties are appropriately maintained, safe, accessible, and fit for purpose, meet Flourish Australia’s needs, and compliant with its WHS duties and responsibilities.
- Maintain a register of all Flourish Australia owned and leased premises (including key features and risks associated/risk mitigation plans)
Investigate new property locations and expansion/contraction options
Ensure lease re-negotiations are actioned in a timely fashion and all end of lease obligations are met and terminated appropriately.
Support Managers and Regional Managers with advice and guidance regarding liaising with property owners as they conduct reviews of lease obligations, as well as repairs and maintenance.
Manage Flourish Australia sub-leased properties, including tenant relationships, rent invoicing and maintenance.
Manage Flourish Australia’s National Rental Affordability Scheme and Strata Scheme residential property, including liaising with Strata Manager and repairs and maintenance providers.
Source and review centralised/panel contracts specific to security, cleaning, air conditioning, and other property services and maintenance, as required.
Manage the periodic refurbishment, planned, ongoing and remedial maintenance services across all Flourish Australia locations in close partnership with and supporting local Managers.
- Additional tasks specific to Community Housing (see PD for further details)
Please find further details in the position description attached here.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Qualifications in Property Management, Real Estate, Building, Business or another relevant field.
- Experience in property management, ideally including managing a community housing portfolio and social housing tenancy management.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to balance competing work priorities effectively.
- Previous experience in the management of real property assets especially in lease management, as well as planned and responsive repairs and maintenance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant key legislation and standards (Workplace Health and Safety, Strata Management, and other relevant building requirements).
- Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
Desirable:
- A carer role or having a lived experience will be an advantage.
All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, a National Criminal History Check, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with COVID-19 vaccination Public Health Orders (where applicable).
For further information, please contact General Manager, Business Excellence, Mohammed Alkhub E: mohammed.alkhub@flourishaustralia.org.au
About Flourish Australia
Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community.
Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds, people from CALD and LGBTI communities and mature age candidates.
About the Benefits
Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
- Attractive salary package commensurate with experience and skills
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
- Opportunities for career development, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, ASIST and relevant Leadership training (where applicable)
- Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
- Comprehensive infrastructure including a laptop, mobile phone and other resources for work purposes
- Exclusive fleet pricing discounts with Kia Motors
