Senior Property 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:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Property Manager to join our Healthcare Property team in Sydney. This newly created role is integral to the management and performance of a diverse portfolio of healthcare and aged care assets located across multiple states.

Reporting to the Senior Asset Manager (NSW), you will play a pivotal role within the Australian Unity Healthcare Property team, working closely with our broader Funds Management business. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day property and facilities management activities while contributing to the long-term success and growth of a high-performing healthcare property portfolio.

As a trusted property professional, you will drive operational excellence, foster strong stakeholder relationships, and help shape best-practice outcomes across the portfolio.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Leadership

• Partner closely with the Senior Asset Manager and Portfolio Facilities Manager to ensure a proactive and disciplined approach to property and facilities management across the portfolio.
• Contribute to broader team initiatives, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and drive operational efficiencies through systems and process enhancements.

Property Management

• Manage all aspects of property operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, lease administration and documentation, arrears management, tenant engagement, including support on the valuations and delivery of the strategic Asset Plans.
• Maintain strong tenant relationships while ensuring the portfolio continues to perform in line with business objectives.

Facilities Management

• Oversee facilities management activities to ensure assets are maintained to a high standard and remain compliant with all relevant regulations and requirements.
• Manage contractors, oversee risk management processes, coordinate work orders, and administer capital expenditure programs.

Risk & Compliance

• Identify, assess and mitigate contractual and operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with commercial agreements, regulatory obligations and internal governance requirements while supporting sustainability and ESG initiatives.

Leasing & Stakeholder Management

• Support the implementation of leasing strategies in partnership with the Senior Asset Manager.
• Assist with lease negotiations, documentation and execution to optimise portfolio performance and support future growth.

Industry & Market Expertise

• Act as a trusted subject matter expert, championing best-practice property and facilities management standards.
• Stay abreast of market trends, legislative changes and industry developments to enhance portfolio outcomes and drive innovation.

About You:

• Tertiary qualifications in Property, Finance, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in commercial property management, with healthcare or aged care property experience highly regarded.
• Strong technical expertise across building operations, contracts, commercial frameworks, financial management and property legislation.
• Proven experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.
• Well-developed negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated commercial judgement and analytical capability.
• A commitment to industry best practice and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a high-performing team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, inspire confidence and influence positive outcomes.

Applications close: August 10th, 2026

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.