• Leading NFP Community Housing Provider
• Be part of fast paced environment in high growth area
• Great benefits and opportunity to be part of a growing team

About Bridge 

Bridge Housing is a leading Tier 1 NSW community housing association that sources and develops social and affordable housing for people on moderate-to-low incomes across 14 local government areas in greater Sydney. We have over 2,000 properties housing more than 3,100 residents.  By 2021 Bridge Housing will manage 3,450 homes, providing secure accommodation to 4,500 residents.

In 2017 Bridge Housing were awarded the NSW Government tender to manage 1,200 public housing tenancies in the northern beaches for the next 20 years.  In August 2019 we opened up an office in the Northern Beaches. 

HomeGround Real Estate operates within Bridge Housing and provides professional property management services to landlords and tenants so we are then able to invest the profits back into the community.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, HomeGround Real-estate, the Senior Property Manager has two direct reports and is responsible for the day to day oversight of HomeGround’s portfolio of affordable, fee-for-service, philanthropic and National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) properties.

The main accountabilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through the provision of professional and tenancy management services and solutions for HomeGround properties, tenants and landlords.
• Lead, manage and coach team members in the delivery of high-quality and professional services. 
• Deliver and maintain a personalised relationships with landlords by delivering a personalised and professional end to end property management service.
• Oversee the tenancy application, eligibility and leasing of properties in accordance with HomeGround policy and procedure, and government legislation/regulations.
• Conduct annual reviews and proactively manage rental arrears.
• Coordinate periodic and end of tenancy inspections, addressing repair and requests
• Represent HomeGround at NCAT as required.
• Ensure reporting and accountability requirements are met

To ensure your success in this role you must have the following skills:

Please address the following essential criteria in your application letter: 

• NSW Driver’s License
• Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) or a related field (desirable)
• Real Estate License (updated annually)
• Complete 12 points of CPD annually
• Demonstrated property management experience in private Real Estate or in Community Housing Sector
•  Demonstrated leadership experience in private Real Estate or in the Community Housing Sector.
• Understanding of the NSW Residential Tenancies Act
• Understanding of the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002;
• Extremely well organised, and strong attention to detail
• Strong customer service focus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Why should you work for Bridge Housing:

In 2019 Bridge Housing was awarded Best Workplace by the Voice Project. This prestigious award recognises workplaces who have excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce.  In 2019, the Diversity Council Australia (DCA) also recognised Bridge Housing as an Inclusive Employer 2019 -20, after we achieved results that exceeded the National Index Benchmark in the DCA biannual survey. 

At Bridge Housing, you can expect a friendly values based culture, above award pay and have a very rewarding benefits program that includes study assistance and study leave, team building, monthly massages, reflexology, flex leave, personal development and a day off for your birthday!

Salary - $77,288 - $83,217 + Super + Salary Packaging.

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