Administration Manager

We're not looking for someone to fill a desk – we're looking for someone to run the engine room of a growing property management business. If you're highly organised, thrive on ticking things off a list, and want genuine flexibility over how and when you work, keep reading.

WHO WE ARE

Standen & Co is a locally owned and operated property management business, offering full-service property management alongside an in-house maintenance service and lawns & gardens team – one team, one point of contact, one high standard.

We are property owners ourselves. We understand the responsibility our clients place in us – because we live it too. We do what we say we will do, we choose what is right over what is fast or easy, and we bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything we take on. That's what we expect from everyone who works with us.

THE ROLE

You'll be the person who keeps everything moving behind the scenes – from new tenancies through to move outs, inspections, maintenance coordination, and the financial administration that keeps owners and tenants informed and on track.

This is a varied, hands-on admin role for someone who genuinely enjoys process and detail. One day you're preparing a rental appraisal, the next you're lodging a bond, chasing overdue rent, or organising the next round of inspections. No two days look the same – and you're the kind of person who keeps all of it under control.

We operate a Results Only Work Environment (ROWE). We pay you to deliver outcomes, not to sit at a desk for set hours – you'll have genuine flexibility over your time, working from home, as long as the work gets done and our clients are well looked after.

THE MUST-HAVES

These aren't nice-to-haves – if this doesn't sound like you, this isn't the right role:

• Extremely high attention to detail – details matter, every time, on every file.

• Highly organised and able to manage many competing demands at once.

• Administration and accounts experience – this is essential, not preferred.

• Good with numbers – comfortable and accurate with financial and account detail.

• Clear, concise writing skills – you communicate simply and professionally.

• Always looking for ways to improve – both personally and in how the work gets done.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage new owner onboarding, rental appraisals, and the letting process from advertising through to signed tenancy documents

• Coordinate move outs and inspections, including all related documentation and bond processing

• Manage work orders, supplier invoices, and admin support for our maintenance and lawns & gardens team

• Handle day-to-day tenancy administration – rent, arrears, notices, and rent reviews – plus MYOB accounts and payroll

• Keep files, marketing materials, and our website compliant and up to date, and manage shared email inboxes

WHAT YOU'LL ALSO BRING

• Property management or real estate experience is a bonus, but not essential

• Strong computer skills, including confidence picking up new software

• Familiarity with MYOB, or the ability to learn it quickly

• A genuine ability to work independently in a WFH, results-focused environment

• An open, solution-focused attitude – you find the bright side and get on with it

THE PACKAGE

• $60,000–$80,000 FTE, dependent on experience

• 20–30 hours per week, with the flexibility to structure your own week

• Work From Home – no commute, genuine autonomy over your day

• Results Only Work Environment – we care about the work getting done, not when or where you do it

• A small, supportive team where your contribution is seen and valued

OUR VALUES — AND YOURS

Skills can be taught. Values cannot. We need someone who already lives these:

• Integrity – you do what you say, every time, and choose what's right over what's fast or easy

• Positivity – you find the bright side, even when things get busy

• Continual Learning – you're curious, you grow, and you apply what you learn

• Results Focus – you care about the outcome, not just being busy

HOW TO APPLY

If you've read this and thought 'that's exactly how I like to work' – we want to hear from you.

Please include:

• Your CV

• A short cover letter – tell us about a time your attention to detail or organisation made a real difference

• A brief note on why our values resonate with you personally

Apply via Seek – all applications are processed through Seek, and are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't wait. The right person matters more than the timeline.

Standen & Co is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.