Head of Direct Property
Hays Hobart TAS
Key points we found
- Lead a national portfolio of properties and manage a multidisciplinary property team.
- Oversee asset strategy, transaction execution, and redevelopment oversight.
- Drive leasing strategy, manage capex programs, and ensure compliance across various frameworks.
A rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced property professional to lead a national portfolio
Your new company
This organisation operates a diversified property and investment platform and is committed to delivering longterm portfolio performance, disciplined capital management and strong stakeholder engagement. With ongoing investment activity and a growing pipeline, the need has arisen for an accomplished property leader to step into a key role within the Hobart based organisation.Your new role
As the Head of Direct Property, you will be responsible for the full endtoend management of a national asset base while leading a multidisciplinary property team. Your role will encompass asset strategy, transaction execution, redevelopment oversight and operational excellence. Key responsibilities include:
Acquisitions & Capital Transactions
Asset ManagementDriving leasing strategy, negotiations and retention initiativesManaging capex programs, lifecycle planning and ROI analysisOverseeing rent reviews, arrears, outgoings and insurancePreparing budgets, forecasts and performance reporting for senior stakeholdersCommissioning and managing valuations and revaluation cycles
Property & Facilities ManagementManaging outsourced and internal FM providers to agreed KPIsMaintaining strong tenant relationships and service delivery standardsEnsuring compliance across WHS, essential services, statutory and risk frameworksOverseeing contractor governance and operational effectiveness
Redevelopment & DevelopmentLeading feasibility studies, business cases and highestandbestuse evaluationsManaging planning approvals and stakeholder engagementOverseeing development and construction delivery (directly or via project managers)Ensuring projects achieve investment metrics and leasing readiness
LeadershipLeading, mentoring and developing a skilled property teamFostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvementWhat you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced senior property professional with demonstrated capability in asset management, acquisitions and stakeholder leadership. You will also bring:
Strong commercial and financial acumen and ideally including modelling and feasibility expertiseDeep knowledge of leasing, property law, planning processes and due diligenceExperience overseeing complex property operations and compliance requirementsStrong negotiation, communication and investment paper writing skillsProven leadership experience across multidisciplinary teams and external partners
Tertiary qualifications in Property, Valuation, Commerce, Finance, Engineering or Construction Management will be highly regarded. Travel within Australia will be required.What you'll get in return
This is a highimpact leadership role offering strategic scope, professional autonomy and the opportunity to shape a growing property platform. You will join a respected organisation with a strong reputation and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation where you will be rewarded with an attractive salary package for your hard work and dedication.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Emily Nuttall via [email protected] 6108 5556.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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