Manager – Assets and Leasing, Diocese of Parramatta
The Diocese of Parramatta is seeking an experienced Asset & Leasing Manager to join our welcoming and highly skilled Property Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity for you to bring your comprehensive asset and leasing experience to an unconventional work environment, where you will oversee the asset portfolio for the Catholic Church across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
About us
The Diocese of Parramatta is home to more than 330,000 Catholics and is one of the most diverse and fastest-growing dioceses in Australia. The Diocese is made up of 46 parishes and 82 Catholic schools across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains and includes a number of agencies which assist the Bishop in the pastoral care of the community. We are passionate about Social Justice, Mission and Service.
Learn more about us via the Diocese of Parramatta website.
What we Value
We pride ourselves on living the values of Collaborate, Respect, Celebrate and Strive. Check out our values video below!
About the role
The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the day-to-day management and financial reporting for the Diocesan asset portfolio. It also involves assisting in the management of external service providers associated with the asset management function.
The role encompasses a variety of tasks, including property inspections, lease administration, tenant monitoring, property records management, portfolio performance monitoring, coordination of maintenance planning, property management activities across various asset classes, conducting agent reviews, and providing support for internal stakeholders.
About you
The ideal candidate will be relationship-focused with well-developed interpersonal skills, self-motivated and committed. Just as important is a willingness to build relationships and be part of a friendly and warm culture, where we go above and beyond to respect and support each other and our stakeholders, and where we come together often to celebrate! You will need to be able to work independently as well as enjoy working as part of a close-knit team.
Specifically, as the successful candidate, you will ideally meet the following Essential Requirements:
- Tertiary Qualifications in property management or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial or landlord property/leasing and asset management (both commercial and residential assets).
- Demonstrated experience in various aspects of lease administration, including a strong understanding of the complexities involved in managing lease agreements.
- Knowledge of government legislation, policies, and procedures, as it relates to facilities management.
- Astute commercial judgment and a solid understanding of asset management principles.
- Ability to manage and motivate self, work collaboratively in a team environment and across an organisation, contribute to a culture of teamwork and take a shared responsibility for achieving results.
- Proven ability to be able to gain the respect of and develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders at various levels including staff and management, managing conflict effectively, understanding and meeting needs, negotiating positive outcomes, and providing a value-added service.
- Proven effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to develop critical and complex reports, documentation, and provision of specialist advice on issues of a complex nature.
- Proven ability to work autonomously, to think creatively and laterally, to problem solve and develop strategic plans along with responses that considers risk assessments, compliance requirements, budgetary requirements, and organisational needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Package.
- A valid Driver’s license.
Join our team!
If this sounds like your kind of role and you believe you meet the above Essential Requirements, then we would love to hear from you!
Benefits of working with us
- A competitive salary and Salary Packaging options (which can increase your take-home pay).
- Flexible hours.
- Additional ex gratia leave paid between Christmas and New Year.
- An authentic, diverse and friendly family-like culture.
- Established leadership framework and opportunities for professional development.
- Learn from experienced colleagues with support and resources to encourage ideas and development.
Applications for the position should include:
- A covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position, why you’re a good fit, and how you meet the Essential Requirements.
- Curriculum Vitae.
For a confidential chat, please email your details to parracatholicjobs@parracatholic.org, and a member from our friendly team will call you. Applications close 10pm on Wednesday 19 July 2023.
The Diocese of Parramatta is a child-safe organisation and is committed to providing child-safe communities that recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
The Diocese of Parramatta is respectful and accepting of individual differences and is committed to embracing diversity and treating all people with dignity. We welcome applicants from all cultures, religions, and backgrounds.
In all that we do in the course of our work, the Diocese of Parramatta acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Parramatta sits, the land of the Darug and Gundungurra people.
