General / Senior Property Manager - Build To Rent

General Manager/ Senior Property Manager - Build To Rent – Melbourne CBD

Reporting to: Portfolio Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Asset

This flagship Melbourne CBD property is nearing construction completion, that is a design-led residential community offering:

• Prime CBD positioning offering stunning views, public transport and major retail
• Contemporary interiors and vibrant shared spaces designed to foster community

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused General Manager/Senior Property Manager to lead performance at our Melbourne CBD asset while contributing to the success of the broader Melbourne portfolio. This would be a great role for an Assistant GM or Leasing Manager with BTR experience to step up.

This is more than a site-based role. It is a leadership opportunity for someone ready to influence strategy, strengthen operational standards, and build a team and capability. You will take full accountability for financial outcomes, resident experience, and operational excellence — with a clear pathway toward future Cluster-level leadership.

You will collaborate closely with Head Office and on-site teams to ensure the asset not only performs, but outperforms.

Your Impact

Drive Revenue & Leasing Performance

• Take full accountability for occupancy, rental growth and revenue delivery
• Analyse leasing data and adjust strategy in partnership with the Operations team
• Optimise enquiry management and conversion performance
• Make informed pricing and incentive decisions within approved parameters
• Implement proactive renewal and retention strategies
• Control staffing, contractor, utility and supply costs
• Identify efficiencies and eliminate avoidable spend
• Ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting and reporting

Elevate the Resident Experience

• Champion a high-quality, hospitality-driven living experience
• Lead communication standards and resident engagement initiatives
• Maintain strong online reviews and retention metrics
• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure presentation aligns with premium brand standards

Maintain Operational & Compliance Excellence

• Oversee compliance audits and reporting obligations
• Ensure all documentation, registers and contractor records are current and accurate
• Proactively resolve complex resident or operational matters
• Maintain a culture of accountability and operational consistency

The Mindset We’re Seeking

This role demands a business owner’s mentality. You will:

• Establish and stabilise a 500 apartment asset as if it were your own investment
• Balance commercial outcomes with community experience
• Act decisively and independently
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve income, efficiency and presentation
• Understand the relationship between day-to-day decisions and long-term asset value

About You

You bring a blend of hospitality excellence and property expertise, including:

• At least 2 years’ experience in BTR or PBSA OR senior property management in Commercial or retail
• OR A minimum of 5 years in hotel or hospitality operations; Commercial/ Retail Property Management
• Strong leasing and organisational capability
• A genuine understanding of customer satisfaction and community building
• High commercial awareness with a results-driven mindset
• Confidence operating autonomously and owning outcomes
• A agents reps certificate / Cert 4

What High Performance Looks Like

• Occupancy and rental targets are consistently achieved or exceeded
• Revenue management is proactive and data-driven
• Operating costs are tightly managed within budget
• Resident satisfaction and retention remain strong
• The property is compliant, well-presented and performing at a premium standard

If you are a commercially sharp operator with hospitality instincts and the ambition to grow into broader portfolio leadership, this is your opportunity to step forward.

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