Senior Property Manager | Melbourne CBD, VIC
Location: Melbourne CBD, Victoria
Company: BGIS, Government Client
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid (3 Days Office/Site, 2 Days WFH)
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About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across government, healthcare, education and critical infrastructure. We pride ourselves on creating safe, well-managed environments while fostering collaboration, innovation and exceptional service.
Purpose of the Role
🏡Senior Property Manager Opportunity
BGIS is seeking an experienced Senior Property Manager to join our growing Property team in Melbourne and act as second-in-command to the Account Manager for the property and lease management function.
This is a key leadership role supporting a long-standing government client across a diverse property portfolio comprising residential, retail and industrial properties, land, advertising agreements and telecommunications agreements. You will lead and support the Property Management team while retaining end-to-end responsibility for an assigned portfolio, excluding maintenance delivery.
Reporting to the Account Manager, you will provide oversight of all leasing and property management activities, manage and develop Property Managers, and help ensure consistent service delivery, legislative compliance and portfolio performance. You will also work closely with client representatives in a collaborative environment, providing trusted advice and practical support across property and tenancy matters.
We are looking for a confident and approachable people leader with strong technical property expertise, sound judgement and the ability to build positive relationships. You will be comfortable balancing team leadership, client engagement and hands-on portfolio responsibilities in a collaborative, customer-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as second-in-command to the Account Manager for the property and lease management function, supporting team leadership, service delivery and day-to-day operational decision-making within this area.
- Lead, coach and support Property Managers, setting clear expectations and promoting consistent, high-quality performance across the team.
- Maintain oversight of all leasing and property management activities across a diverse portfolio comprising residential, retail and industrial properties, land, advertising agreements and telecommunications agreements.
- Manage an assigned portfolio on an end-to-end basis, excluding maintenance delivery, including tenancy administration, rent reviews, arrears, inspections, compliance and stakeholder communication.
- Review, prepare and draft lease and related property documents for the client, including renewals, variations, surrenders, licences and rent review documentation.
- Review, develop and update procedures, templates and supporting documentation across the property and lease management functions to promote consistency, compliance and continuous improvement.
- Provide guidance on complex tenancy, leasing and property matters and ensure compliance with applicable residential, retail and general property legislation.
- Work closely with client representatives in a collaborative environment, providing responsive advice, clear reporting and practical solutions.
- Maintain accurate property records, lease registers and portfolio data, with a strong focus on governance, quality and data integrity.
- Coordinate with Maintenance teams where property issues require works, while retaining responsibility for related tenant, lease and client communication.
- Represent the client in tenancy matters, including attendance at VCAT and other relevant forums where required.
Education, Experience & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated senior-level experience managing diverse property portfolios, including residential, retail and industrial properties, land, advertising agreements and telecommunications agreements.
- Strong people-management capability, with experience leading, coaching and developing Property Managers and building an accountable, collaborative team culture.
- Comprehensive understanding of Victorian legislative and regulatory requirements, including the Residential Tenancies Act, Retail Leases Act and Property Law Act.
- Demonstrated end-to-end property management experience across leasing, tenancy administration, inspections, rent reviews, arrears, compliance and stakeholder management.
- Strong experience reviewing, preparing and drafting lease documents, variations, renewals, surrenders, licences and related client documentation.
- Proven ability to provide practical advice on complex leasing and property matters and to exercise sound judgement in a client-focused environment.
- Victorian Agent's Representative Registration or Estate Agent's Licence.
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to work closely with senior client representatives.
- Strong organisational skills, commercial awareness and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Desirable
- Experience acting in a deputy, team-lead or second-in-command capacity within a property and lease management function.
- Experience working with government or institutional clients and within structured governance and reporting frameworks.
- Knowledge of property management systems, reporting tools and portfolio performance analysis.
- Tertiary qualifications in Property, Commerce, Business or a related discipline.
Workplace Flexibility
This permanent position is based in Melbourne CBD, close to public transport, with a hybrid arrangement of three days in the office or on site and two days working from home.
A pool vehicle is available for property inspections when required.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a National Police Check and obtain a Working with Children Check.
Why Join BGIS?
Key Benefits Include:
✔ Spot recognition vouchers and a $2,000 employee referral bonus.
✔ Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities and much more.
✔ Fitness Passport, employee discounts and optional annual flu vaccination vouchers.
✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.
✔ Winner of the Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025.
✔ Endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer of Choice for Women.
✔ Career development through secondments, internal mobility and leadership programs.
✔ Two paid volunteer days each year, community initiatives and donation matching.
BGIS is a global leader in facility management, energy and sustainability, project delivery, asset management and technical services. We employ more than 12,000 people worldwide and manage over 50,000 diverse facilities across government, healthcare, education, utilities and critical environments.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Senior Property Manager and people leader who can act as a trusted second-in-command for the property and lease management function, provide oversight across leasing and property management activities, and deliver strong outcomes in partnership with the client, we'd love to hear from you.
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
To be successful in this role, applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
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