Residential Property Managers. Permanent Full Time - Newcastle or Gosford

About the Organisation

Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Australians with this unique opportunity to provide both corporate expertise and community support. With a focus on people, not profit, Life Without Barriers’ corporate services team partners with our direct support staff, clients, and their families to ensure we continue our mission to change lives for the better.  If a truly inclusive, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment sounds like your next career move, this is an opening not to be missed.

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.  Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the Role
Become a pivotal member of the Property Division at Life Without Barriers, where you will be responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of residential properties that is Nationwide. In this role, you will work closely with, Life Without Barriers Operations Team, Agency Property Managers, Housing Providers, and Government Agencies, focusing on our collaborative efforts rather than direct engagement with tenants or landlords.

As the successful candidate, you will be an essential part of our well-established and innovative work environment, benefiting from strong leadership within the Property Management team. This is a permanent full-time position, providing a structured Monday to Friday schedule without any weekend obligations. Our organisation prioritises a healthy work-life balance and is open to discussing flexible hybrid work arrangements during the interview process.

This role offers the flexibility to work from your preferred location, whether that is your home or from an LWB office located in Newcastle or Gosford. There will be occasions when you will be expected to work from the office. 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of residential properties nationwide.
• Manage critical lease administration tasks, including property database oversight, payment processing, and regulatory compliance duties.
• Conduct property searches and proactively apply for new residential properties, employing innovative solutions to address the ongoing rental crisis.
• Aid in the facilitation of lease renewals and new agreements in collaboration with Life Without Barriers, Agency Property Managers and Government Agencies.
• Ensure meticulous execution and recording of all leases and requisite documentation in the Property Management System.
• Management of the termination and vacating process for residential properties.
• Take charge of specific projects as necessary.
• Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with Agency Property Managers, Housing Providers & Government Agencies.

Skills & Experience

•  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with adept interpersonal abilities, enabling effective relationship building with diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated expertise in comprehensive end-to-end residential Property Management, showcasing comprehensive understanding of the Residential Tenancy Act.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capacity for innovative thinking and effective problem-solving, contributing to creative solutions beyond traditional approaches.
• An enthusiastic, self-motivated and reliable attitude and a team player that has the ability to work effectively unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Current driver's licence

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
• Overseeing a diverse portfolio of residential properties Nationwide, without any weekend obligation
• Flexible working culture, with opportunities to work from you preferred location home or office
• Excellent tax benefits & monthly rostered days off
• Friendly and supportive team

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Debra Neil  at recruitment@lwb.org.au.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 10th April 2024.

To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.

We are dedicated to playing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and bring continuity of care and support to our clients. With this in mind, if you are successful, we will discuss with you an alternative to a face to face interview.

Life Without Barriers supports the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. We believe people with disability need to be heard and for these experiences to influence how support services like ours are delivered. View our statement here https://bit.ly/2GzZGWA