Assistant Property Manager

Who we are

Listed on REB as the #1 Sales Office in Australia in 2023, Highland truly are a trusted and leading real estate agency. Established in 2007 with just 6 team members, we are now widely located in the Southern Highlands, Sutherland Shire, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, and QLD. Our 8 thriving offices boast over 200 staff working collaboratively across Sales, Leasing, Property Management, Commercial, Project Marketing, and internal operations.

Our office is full of positive energy, proactive and career driven staff that support each other on the daily. We are very big on reward, acknowledgement and social events to build team moral and bonding. We are more than just property at Highland - we are our people.

What we're looking for

We are looking for a positive, organised, and energetic property manager with strong leasing skills who is solution-focused to join our Property Team. This is a full-time position working within school hours, assisting our existing PM in managing a large portfolio with external support from team members, as well as a PM Team Leader, Area Manager and Head of Department who are all on hand to support and upskill this role.

You don't need to have previous experience within real estate or property management; it would be preferred but we can train this position for the right person with the right attitude. However, you must have or complete a Certificate of Registration (as a min) for this role, as it's a legal requirement in real estate. 

The Role:

• Day to day assistance of portfolio and new business in rent roll; managing owners, tenants and administration
• Running a portfolio of managements alongside an experienced PM within a pod set up
• Conducting regular routine inspections
• Conducting ingoings and outgoings
• Liaising daily with landlords and tenants
• Working closely with the new business team
• Organising repairs and maintenance
• Managing electronic filing through our system: PropertyME
• Signing of leases
• Follow company procedures to a high standard and provide second to none customer service

The Perks:

• NO ACCOUNTS
• WORKING SHORTER DAYS = SCHOOL HOURS
• Administration support
• Infinite avenues for internal progression - grow with the business long-term
• Progression for the future
• Business-wide support
• Ongoing training and upskilling
• Fantastic culture
• Long-term career opportunities - as an early employee, there's lots of opportunity to grow professionally
• Mentorship from our Property management team
• Join into the ever evolving & forward-thinking Highland property management

In order to be successful in this role, you will need:

• Exceptional organisation and prioritising skills
• Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written
• Energy and working well in a fact paced environment
• Confidence - assertive yet professional and friendly
• Attention to detail
• Strong follow up skills
• The ability to thrive within a professional and fast paced environment
• Personally presentable

Your application will be fast-tracked if you have the following:

• Must have a Certificate of Registration
• previous PM experience is ideal yet trainable
• Previous experience within the Real Estate industry is preferred
• Must have right to work in Australia

Previous awards of our success:

• 2023 REB Winner #1 Sales Office in Australia - Highland Cronulla
• 2022 REINSW Winner Award for Excellence - Residential Salesperson - David Highland
• 2022 REB Top 5 Agent in Australia - David Highland
• 2022 REB Top 4 Agent in Australia - David Highland
• 2021 REINSW Finalists
• 2021 REB Winner Property Management Business of the Year
• 2021 REB Winner Australian Excellence Award - David Highland
• 2021 REB Top 4 Agent in Australia
• 2020 & 2021 REB Winner Boutique Independent Office of the Year
• 2019 & 2021 REB Winner Principal of the Year, Metropolitan - David Highland

If you have the experience and passion to succeed in this position, please apply immediately. You can also contact Nicci Hart at or for a confidential discussion about a potential career with Highland.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.