Senior Asset Manager

About us

Established in 1840, we are Australia’s first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.

As a social enterprise, we’re motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community.

For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life. It’s about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community and empowered to live life on your terms.

Your New Role Looks Like This:

At Australian Unity, we are passionate about supporting Australians in achieving their financial wellbeing while making a meaningful impact on communities. Our Wealth & Capital Markets platform includes Funds Management, Life, Trustees, and Social Infrastructure business units, with over $5.4 billion in property assets under management. These assets span a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), childcare, student accommodation, and seniors living — all contributing to the wellness and economic empowerment of Australians.

As a Senior Asset Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping and nurturing our Social Infrastructure Funds Management business by bringing best-practice asset management to life across our Specialist Disability, Childcare, and Student Accommodation portfolios. Your contribution will be vital in:

• Safeguarding the value and enhancing the revenue potential of these real estate assets.
• Fostering consistency and high standards in asset management across portfolios.
• Promoting continuous improvement in risk management, regulation, and compliance.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Manage our growing Specialist Disability Accommodation portfolio, which currently  supports over 100 NDIS participants.
• Build strong relationships with the operators of our childcare centres across Australia, addressing asset management needs and ensuring smooth operations.
• Oversee our student accommodation asset in Brisbane, collaborating with operators to monitor performance and manage commercial tenancies.
• Work closely with fund managers to clarify and align roles and responsibilities.
• Create shared practices and procedures for asset management across the portfolio.
• Support and mentor an assistant asset manager, who will focus primarily on the SDA portfolio.
• Track occupancy and performance measures, providing valuable insights for business reporting.
• Lead the annual valuation process for the entire portfolio.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about real estate, has a collaborative spirit, and is driven to make a positive impact on the lives of Australians. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your expertise will not only enhance our growing portfolio but also contribute to the wellbeing of communities across the country.

About You:

• Minimum of 8 years real estate asset management experience ideally across one of the three industry segments (Specialist Disabiity Accommodation, Childcare and Student Accommodation).
• Experience in stakeholder management with the ability to develop effective relationships.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint,
• Strong financial acumen
• Ability to work autonomously, yet adaptable within a team environment to ensure timeframes and deadlines are met
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with all levels of management and develop effective relationships with external contacts
• Motivated, self starter, driven and solution oriented with demonstrated initiative in completing tasks to tight deadlines and the flexibility to handle changing priorities

What’s on Offer:

You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

• Competitive salary + bonus program
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
• 14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.
• Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more!
• Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.