Property Manager - Operations

Opportunity to utilise your Property Management skills and lead our frontline operations team at UniLodge Melbourne CBD

• Foster a positive, productive, and accountable work environment
• We offer professional development and career growth opportunities
• Permanent full time position based at UniLodge Melbourne CBD

WHY UNILODGE
UniLodge specialise in student accommodation and have been an industry market leader since 1996. The UniLodge Group manages a diverse portfolio of close to 130 properties and hotels with a footprint in every city in mainland Australian and New Zealand; and we employ a team of over 1200 staff across our business. We optimise tenancy for owners and create thriving communities.
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. We invest in the wellbeing and professional development of our team, offering access to ongoing training and professional development, career progression, development reviews, and employee assistance program (EAP) services. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer various leave options including study leave, parental leave entitlements, etc.
WHO YOU ARE
Join our team at UniLodge Melbourne CBD as a Property Manager Operations (PMO) on a full-time basis. In this role you will assume responsibility for the management and financial performance of the property.
You are a natural leader who is passionate about delivering an exemplary level of resident experience and demonstrates the drive to see the property and the team succeed. Key to your success will be your ability to design innovative strategies that generate growth and additional revenue. Ideally you will have experience in the student accommodation industry and will have the ability to develop, implement, foster, and manage the community spirit program to leave our residents with a feeling or being part of a great community. Your skills as a natural communicator with the ability to build sustainable relationships, both internally and externally will contribute to your success. You will be a people person, and shall champion fostering a safe, secure and healthy living environment for all students.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities as Property Manager Operations will include but not be limited to:

• You will be thoroughly familiar with our management agreements and shall manage the property as per the agreements
• Establish and maintain a constructive and productive working relationship with all key
• stakeholders, including investors/Owners Corporation/Body Corporate Management company
• Maximise the financial return to UniLodge and our Investors
• Ensure that accurate accounting of all resident related accounts for rental and sundries
• In conjunction with the Reporting Manager assist in the preparation of the Budget for the Owners Corporation/ Body Corporate
• Take ownership of problems and ensure that they are seen through to completion
• Ensure that the residents rights to tenancy conditions and privacy are maintained
• Maintain the property to the highest level of cleanliness and presentation as would be expected of a professional property management company
• Build a high performing team with effective recruitment, delivery of relevant training and
• development to ensure that team members can reach their true potential

Our mandatory requirements include:

• Valid Working Rights in Australia and New Zealand
• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• Victorian Real Estate Qualification

HOW YOU CAN APPLY

If you’re interested in working with us, please submit your application as soon as possible - outlining all the amazing qualities and skills you can bring to our team.
UniLodge 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.
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