Head of Property

1 day ago

City of Melbourne, Australia ClearCompany Full time

About the company

Forum Recruitment is excited to partner with a respected property fund and investment manager who are committed to maintaining high standards in property portfolio management while fostering positive tenant and stakeholder relationships. Based in Camberwell, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and operational excellence of the organisation.

About the role

As the Head of Property, you will be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, overseeing the management of a small team and the daily operations of a diverse national portfolio. Your role involves ensuring high standards in property management, compliance, and tenant satisfaction while collaborating and providing leadership to the property team.

Responsibilities

- Manage and lead the property team in all property management activities

- Work collaboratively with the Asset Executive Team to formulate and execute asset management plans and strategies, including detailed leasing assumptions, operating expense and CAPEX budgets

- Contribute to and participate in reporting processes across the portfolio to monitor the compliance, financial and operational performance of the assets

- Oversee all leasing activities, including the formulation of leasing strategies, negotiation of new leases and renewals, rent reviews, and the management of lease assignments and vacates.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, providing recommendations on issues with commercial impact

- Liaise with lawyers, including General Counsel, in relation to property transactions and issues

- Participate in Due Diligence, Acquisition and Disposal processes for property transactions

- Drive continuous process improvement to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve service quality

- Assist in the development and training of other members of the property team

About you

- 8+ years' experience in property management (ideally within funds management)

- Demonstrated ability in the effective management of a large, diverse property portfolio (retail/commercial/industrial)

- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

- Excellent leadership, with the ability to coach and develop a team

- Strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills for sound decision‑making

- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, with a willingness to keep others informed

- High attention to detail, organised and systematic approach, with a focus on planning, time management, and meeting deadlines

- Proactive and takes ownership of work, with the initiative to resolve issues independently

- Ability to work full-time in the office and flexibility to travel interstate is essential

Next steps

To apply, please forward your CV and covering letter via this website, or contact Katrina Read at Forum Recruitment on 0417 092 960 for a confidential discussion.

Forum Recruitment is proud to partner exclusively with our valued client, who will not respond to unsolicited applications. This is to ensure all applicants are assessed equally. Thank you for your understanding.

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