Bridge Housing

We are an award-wining Community Housing Provider (Tier 1 NSW) who provide safe, secure and affordable homes to people on very low to moderate incomes. We aim to provide our tenants with stability and support.

HomeGround Real Estate is a social enterprise of Bridge Housing that’s changing the real estate game through the provision of ethical property management services. HomeGround’s profits are reinvested into providing more housing and services for people struggling to afford a home.

The Role

We have an exciting fixed-term opportunity for an experienced Property Manager to join the HomeGround team for a 12-month contract.

The role is full-time and based from our Central office.

The Property Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of HomeGround’s portfolio of affordable, fee-for service, philanthropic (tax benefit), market rent and National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) properties in accordance with operational, regulatory and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide tenancy management services and solutions for HomeGround properties, tenants and landlords
• Build relationships with landlords through end to end property management services
• Manage the tenancy application, eligibility and leasing of properties in accordance with HomeGround policy and procedure
• Work within relevant legislation/regulations including listing of properties as well as ingoing property condition reports
• Conduct annual market rent reviews and proactively manage rental arrears
• Ensure Bridge Housing maintains a sustainable financial position by reducing vacancy times
• Coordinate periodic and end of tenancy inspections, addressing repair and requests
• Represent HomeGround at NCAT as required.
• Ensure reporting and accountability requirements are met
• Stay up to date on relevant regulation requirements, legislation, policy changes including work health and safety affecting the sector, staff and our client group

To be successful in this role you should have…

• Property Management experience
• Proficiency in Property Tree/Inspection Express/DocuSign
• Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) or a related field (desirable);
• Real Estate License (updated annually)
• Complete 12 points of CPD annually
• Understanding of the NSW Residential Tenancies Act and Regulations
• Understanding of the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002

And all of our Bridge and HomeGround team share the same values and behaviours…

• Demonstrated experience in effective rapport and relationship building
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Ability and willingness to adapt to the fast-paced environment
• Accountability and responsible work ethic
• A “can-do attitude” and commitment to customer service

Our Property Managers do need to have a current and valid NSW drivers license in order to carry out primary objectives of the role. They also need to be willing to obtain a Criminal Record Check.

Why join us?

We are a four-time award winner of Best Workplace; we have achieved this title as a result of our fantastic workplace culture, which results from all our employees living the organisation’s values (Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion with CARE running throughout) and Bridge Housing CARES about its employees, their wellbeing and their professional development.

To support employee wellbeing and professional development, we offer:

• Study assistance and study leave
• Training and development from internal and external providers
• Team building
• Monthly massages
• Reflexology
• Flexible work arrangements

As well as a fantastic package including:

• Competitive, above award salary –This role is classified as a Level 3 within the Real Estate Award
• The role however will be in line with Bridge Housing's pay table at Level 4 with a starting base of $90,493 + Super + Salary Packaging
• Salary Packaging options up to $15,900 per annum (We use Maxxia, give them a google!)
• 13 RDOs per year AND
• 4 weeks annual leave AND
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year AND
• A day off for your birthday!
• Hybrid policy (1-2 days WFH per week available)

APPLY NOW!

By uploading a resume and cover letter. Don’t forget! We want to see in your cover letter, why you want to work for us and how your values align.

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as applications will be assessed continuously and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Good news! We are establishing a Talent Pool from this recruitment process. If you are currently unavailable or the exact opportunity does not currently suit you, feel free to submit your application to be considered for suitable applications in the future.