Head of Property Management Opportunity - Fitzroy, Melbourne - Immediate Start!
- Jay Baylis
- Mar 24
- 2 min read
Location: Fitzroy, Melbourne
Are you an experienced Senior Property Manager or Team Leader ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, an award-winning and rapidly growing real estate agency, is seeking a capable and motivated professional to lead their property management department.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, innovation-driven agency and take on a leadership role with clear career growth and strong support in place.
About the Role
As Head of the Property Management Department, you will lead a close-knit team, manage your own residential portfolio, and oversee the department's day-to-day operations.
This is a hands-on leadership role, combining portfolio management with people development and strategic input.
Key responsibilities will include:
Overseeing the daily operations and performance of the property management department
Managing a portfolio of residential properties
Leading and mentoring the property management team
Handling client escalations and complex issues
Conducting team meetings and managing workflow
Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training of team members
Driving culture, performance, and department growth
About You
Our ideal candidate is a proactive and detail-oriented Senior / Team Lead Property Manager with a proven track record in leadership. You should excel in providing high-quality customer service, have strong organisational skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
Key qualities we’re looking for include:
Minimum of 7 years experience in residential property management
Previous leadership or team oversight experience preferred (Senior / Team Lead)
Strong knowledge of Victorian tenancy legislation
Excellent communication and people management skills
Tech-savvy with the ability to adapt to a modern, paperless office
A team-first mindset and a passion for mentoring and growing others
What’s on Offer
Attractive Salary – Competitive package based on experience
Leadership Opportunity – Step into a true HOD role and shape the department
Strong Support – Full administrative assistance to allow focus on high-level responsibilities
Modern Systems & Processes – Including PropertyMe, Inspection Express, IRE, Dropbox
Collaborative Culture – Monthly training, regular social events, and a supportive, tight-knit team
Great Location – Work from a renovated, modern office in Fitzroy
Contact Information
Ready to take your property management career to the next level? Submit your resume and cover letter to: Jay Baylis at jay@placedaustralia.com.au
Alternatively, give Jay a call directly on 0429 982 373 for a confidential chat.
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