Property Partner

Are you passionate about property governance and community impact? Join our Property Services Team as a Property Partner, where you'll play a key role in facilitating property approvals, developing property strategies, and providing advice and support across a diverse range of property transactions and projects.

About the Role

Reporting to Manager, Property Services, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the stewardship of Church property assets, working across leasing, maintenance, acquisitions, disposals, and small-scale developments. With support from experienced managers in the team, you'll help ensure property matters are managed with integrity, transparency, and alignment to Church values.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your property experience with meaningful work in a values-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure property processes comply with Church Regulations, By-laws, Property Policy, and statutory requirements
• Communicate with Presbyteries and Congregations to gather information and provide recommendations on property transactions
• Facilitate governance and approval processes for property matters within the Property Trust
• Respond to property enquiries via phone and email, providing guidance on procedure, best-practice and strategy, within agreed timeframes
• Maintain and update property databases and file management systems
• Review and manage planning approvals, leases, and maintenance projects (reactive, preventative, capital works)
• Prepare property reports and conduct site audits across metro and regional locations (some regional travel required)
• Liaise with councils, consultants, contractors, and service providers
• Identify and support grant and funding opportunities, including assisting with submissions
• Provide administrative support to the Manager and Head of Property Services
• Undertake additional duties as directed

About You

You're a property professional with at least two years' experience and a good understanding of lease administration, property management database systems, and stakeholder engagement. You're collaborative, proactive, and confident in navigating diverse property matters from maintenance to acquisitions.

You will bring:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Property Management or related field
• Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice or equivalent experience
• A current and valid NSW Driver's License
• Advanced computer literacy
• Lease administration and property database experience
• Flexible, collaborative, and proactive in navigating challenges and delivering positive outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups
• Maintains a high standard of confidentiality and professional integrity
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills
• A willingness to work within the ethos of the Uniting Church in Australia

About Uniting Church

The Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) is a uniquely Australian Christian organisation that began in 1977 with the union of the Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian movements. It is one of the largest religious organisations in Australia with over 400 congregations and faith communities across NSW and ACT.

The Synod of NSW and ACT is guided by the values of
Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Compassion
, and supported by the
Synod Mission Services
team, which provides strategic, pastoral, and operational support to enable vibrant congregations, vital leadership, and transformative community engagement.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that strengthens communities and supports meaningful change. We offer a supportive team culture, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute to a mission that matters.

• Convenient Location:
  Our office is located right in the
  Sydney CBD (Pitt St)
  .
• Flexible Work:
  Benefit from our
  hybrid working conditions
  , blending office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Investment in Your Wellbeing:
  Enjoy a dedicated
  additional 'Me' Day
  each year to recharge and prioritise your wellbeing.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Take advantage of the opportunity to
  Purchase Leave.
• Recognition & Rewards:
  Participate in our
  quarterly reward and recognition program
  that celebrates your contributions.
• Parental Leave Support
  : Access up to
  12 weeks of paid parental leave
  , to embrace an important life chapter and transition.
• Make an Impact
  : Your expertise will be put to good use in an environment where we are making positive changes for the
  Future Direction
  of Uniting Church.
• Ethos of Compassion
  : Our lived values are experienced daily through our relationships, through the kindness and openness of our teams and through our genuine passion to embrace diversity.