Part time role: 2 days per week

About Us

This faith based organisation is the Australian Province of an international society that provides services across Australia including in education, seniors living, and spirituality. It also supports a community of religious and manages its property portfolio.

The Role

The Property & Facilities Manager is responsible ensuring that the real property assets of the Australian Province are maintained, managed and the return on those assets maximised.

The work of the Property & Facilities Manager includes:

Property Revies to ensure the best utilisation of those assets;

Recommending how each of those properties might be utilised to maximise return;

Putting licencing or leasehold arrangements in place;

Project Manage the acquisition, divestment and/or development of Province land and buildings;

Develop Business case models for specific projects, including financial modelling and forecasting;

Manage budgets related to property projects including preparation and presentation of regular financial status reports;

Manage complex stakeholder relationships;

Ensure short & long term facilities maintenance plans are in place for Province properties and facilities;

Ensure Province land and assets, including associated development, use and maintenance complies with planning and other regulations;

Undertake property risk assessments and manage those risks.

Experience:

The person we are looking for will have all or some of the following:

Post secondary qualifications in property development, building, project management, business management or a related discipline;

A comprehensive knowledge of property services as well as the regulatory environment governing commercial property transactions and their impact on the management of the property and infrastructure of the Province;

A comprehensive understanding of commercial property transactions in commercial and not for profit organisations;

Demonstrated understanding of valuation methodologies;

Proven ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of property and facilities management best practice and apply this in the workplace;

A proven record in property services, property development, compliance, business case development, managing change, sustaining effective relationships and maintaining effective networking across a broad range of stakeholders;

Previous responsibility for a property services function and be able to demonstrate appropriate commercial property outcomes in the context of the wider Provincial agenda;

Demonstrated commercial acumen in property transactions development strategies;

Previous oversight of large-scale facilities maintenance programs including implementation of short & long term maintenance plans, administration of maintenance program contracts and supervision of facilities management staff;

High level skills in contemporary computer applications including the Microsoft Office suite along with excellent word processing, telephone and diary management skills;

Ability to work with minimal supervision while still being a team player;

Willingness to work face to face in an office environment.

Applications close Monday 16 June 2025.

For further information, please contact Susan Hatcher at email [email protected] or mobile: 0404 875 644.

Benefits of working with us

As an employer that genuinely values our staff, we offer:

A salary that recognises your qualifications and experience;

Significant and diverse property holdings;

Small friendly team.

From our end:

Applicants for the position should include:

A Cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and explain how your experience and capabilities align with the selection criteria in relation to undertaking this role; and

Curriculum Vitae

If you would like to apply or to have a confidential chat about the role, please email [email protected] or contact Susan Hatcher on 0404 875 644.

Applications close on Monday 16 June 2025.

If you are interested, please do not delay. Apply now as applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may close an advertisement prior to any disclosed close date.

THIS IS NOT A REAL ESTATE SALES ROLE

Only candidates with the right to live and work in Australia should apply. No sponsorship is available for this position.

No agency contacts please.

Excellent work life balance, career development and small team environment working for a faith based organisation in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.