Senior Commercial 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’re proud to invest in projects that create meaningful impact in the lives of Australians. As the Senior Commercial Manager within our Social Infrastructure business, you’ll play a key leadership role in shaping and delivering the commercial strategy across our portfolio of assets, with a key focus on our Retirement Communities and Residential Aged Care properties.

Reporting to the General Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Real Assets, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-impact commercial outcomes—supporting growth opportunities, optimising portfolio performance, and influencing the future of seniors living in Australia. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leaders across Social Infrastructure, including the Head of Portfolio Seniors Living and the Senior Manager Property Projects, and the General Managers of our Retirement Communities and Residential Aged Care operating businesses to bring our strategy to life.

This is a high-exposure, high-impact role, offering the opportunity to work across a diverse set of commercial initiatives—from valuations and feasibility studies, to partnership assessment and pricing strategy. You’ll be supported by a Portfolio Analyst and a Manager, Transactions and Execution, and work alongside key internal partners in Legal, Tax, and Finance to deliver your objectives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead day-to-day commercial management of our RC and RAC asset portfolios
• Oversee internal and external valuation processes
• Conduct feasibility assessments and market analysis for new projects and transactions
• Develop and review financial models to support decision-making
• Drive pricing reviews and lead commercial approvals for the RC portfolio
• Manage leasing of non-retirement/aged care spaces across the portfolio
• Provide strategic commercial advice and insights to senior executives
• Support new partnership opportunities and help assess potential capital partners
• Contribute to the refresh of resident contract structures, informed by industry benchmarking
• Deliver clear, actionable reporting and insights via Tableau dashboards
• Represent the business in project control groups and major governance forums

About You:

• 10+ years’ experience in the real estate industry, preferably with a bias towards finance or commercial management
• Experience in managing seniors living assets would be well regarded
• Degree qualification or higher in finance, economics, business, property or related disciplines
• Strong financial (i.e. numeracy) and commercial acumen, coupled with exceptional negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills with the proven ability in developing and strengthening relationships
• Known for inspiring and driving change, including maximising the potential of team members
• Well-developed project management capabilities, and adept in continuous improvement and quality management

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.