Property Managager

The Role

As a Part-Time Property Manager at Milk Chocolate, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a growing portfolio of residential properties located primarily in Adelaide and its surrounding areas (currently comprising 17 properties). The role will also manage the Canberra portfolio (presently comprising 34 properties). For the Canberra portfolio, you will be the primary point of contact for tenants and owners; however, all open homes and inspections will be conducted by our long-standing contractor. Whilst you will need to hold a South Australian licence, Milk Chocolate will pay for your ACT mutual recognition.

This role plays a crucial part in delivering a best-in-class experience to our landlords and tenants while supporting the strategic vision of the Head of Property Management.

You'll be the on-the-ground expert in Adelaide, working closely with our Sydney-based HQ to ensure consistency, compliance, and care across every touchpoint of the tenancy lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven property professional who wants to work with a values-led, tech-enabled company that is redefining property investment and management in Australia.

What This Looks Like In Practice

You will:

• Manage a portfolio of residential properties across SA and ACT
• Be the main point of contact for tenants and owners, handling enquiries and issues with professionalism and efficiency
• Coordinate inspections (routine, ingoing and outgoing) using Inspection Express
• Oversee maintenance requests and liaise with contractors, our Projects and Maintenance team
• Conduct lease renewals, manage rent reviews and ensure minimal vacancy rates
• Maintain accurate records and compliance documentation in PropertyMe
• Handle arrears management, routine reporting, and tenancy breaches
• Assist with the onboarding of new landlords and tenants
• Contribute insights to improve property performance and tenant retention
• Represent Milk Chocolate's brand and values in all interactions

Skills & Qualifications

• Current SA Real Estate Registration
• Minimum 2–4 years experience in property management (SA and ACT experience highly regarded)
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• High level of organisation, independence, and follow-through
• Proficiency in PropertyMe, Inspect Real Estate, Inspection Express, Tapi and Google Workspace
• Confidence in managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines
• An understanding of SA residential tenancy legislation
• A collaborative mindset – you'll be part of a national team
• A current driver's licence and a reliable vehicle

• Work with a growing, forward-thinking business that values innovation, ownership, and delighting clients
• National team support, and access to strong in-house systems and processes
• Opportunities for professional growth and input into the evolution of our property management offering
• A culture that values purpose, authenticity, and talking differently
• Competitive salary and tools of the trade

Reports To:

Lieana Brodzeli, Head of Property Management

About Milk Chocolate

Using data-driven insights and machine learning, we help our clients plan, research, buy, build, and manage property all over Australia. We offer a comprehensive range of services encompassing research, planning, buying, building, and management. Our property team comprises economists, valuers, qualified property investment advisors, data scientists, real estate agents, project managers, interior architects, interior designers, and property managers, among others.

You can't go wrong if you nail all these elements:

• Big Picture Thinking - You focus on strategic business-driven solutions
• Data & Technology Addiction - Stay across the latest trends, tools and technologies
• Attention to Detail - Exceptional attention to detail in all forms
• Proactive - Provide proactive solutions to problems and constantly challenge the status quo
• Get Your Hands Dirty - Make things happen

Our Values

We are….

• Nimble
• Insightful
• Passionate
• Authentic
• Purposeful

We….

• Delight
• Challenge
• Empower
• Connect
• Talk Differently

Looking for more than just a job in property management?

Join Milk Chocolate—a values-led, tech-enabled company redefining how Australians invest in and manage property. We're searching for a driven Property Manager to take ownership of our growing SA and ACT portfolios, supported by a national team and best-in-class systems. You'll be the expert on the ground in Adelaide, delivering exceptional service, shaping client experiences, and influencing the future of our property management offering. If you're proactive, passionate and ready to be part of something different, we'd love to hear from you.