Property Officer

**Employment Type**: Part-Time (18-20 hours/week)
**Location**: Eight Mile Plains
**Reports To**: Senior Property Manager

**About Us**

Hatch Real Estate is a boutique property management agency dedicated to providing exceptional service to our landlords and tenants. We pride ourselves on efficiency, professionalism, and a supportive team culture. With a growing portfolio of properties, we are seeking a Junior Property Manager to handle out-of-office tasks and provide essential support to our Senior Property Manager.

**Role Overview**

The Junior Property Manager will focus on field-based tasks, supporting the management of our growing property portfolio. The role involves routine inspections, entry and exit inspections, and leasing open homes, as well as assisting with maintenance follow-ups and ensuring high-quality service delivery. This position offers an opportunity to grow within the property management industry while receiving guidance and mentorship from experienced team members.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Inspections**:

- Conduct routine property inspections every 4 months, ensuring properties meet required standards.
- Perform entry and exit inspections, documenting property conditions with detailed reports and photos.
- Inspect completed maintenance tasks to verify quality and ensure tenant/owner satisfaction.

**Leasing**:

- Conduct leasing open homes for vacant properties and answer prospective tenant inquiries on-site.

**Maintenance Support**:

- Assist with inspecting reported maintenance issues and ensuring completed jobs meet expectations.
- Communicate with tradespeople and tenants when necessary to coordinate inspections or resolve minor issues.

**Administrative Tasks**:

- Upload photos and reports into property management software following inspections.
- Draft basic inspection summaries and maintenance updates for review by the Senior Property Manager.
- Assist with organizing and managing time-sensitive tasks related to leasing and inspections.

**Key Skills and Competencies**
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Confident interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work professionally with tenants, landlords, and tradespeople.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Basic proficiency in property management software (training will be provided).
- Knowledge of leasing and property maintenance processes is an advantage.
- A proactive, solutions-focused attitude with a willingness to learn.

**Requirements**:

- Current driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle (travel reimbursement)
- Previous experience in property management, leasing, or real estate (preferred but not required).
- Ability to work 3 days per week (approx. 18-20 hours), including occasional Saturdays for open homes.
- Valid QLD real estate registration certificate or willingness to obtain one.

**Remuneration**
- Hourly Rate: $25-$30/hour (based on experience).
- Superannuation: 11%.
- Travel reimbursement provided for work-related travel.

**Why Join Us?**
- Opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive team environment.
- Hands-on experience in property management with mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Flexible part-time hours to accommodate work-life balance.
- Competitive hourly rate and travel reimbursement.

**How to Apply**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 22.8 per week

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Property management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Current Certificate of Registration (Real Estate) (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person