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:

Join Australian Unity's Healthcare Property Team as a Senior Asset Manager (SAM) and drive the performance of a diverse portfolio of healthcare properties. In this role, you'll play a critical part in shaping the future of our property investments by optimizing asset performance and delivering exceptional outcomes for our stakeholders.

This position reports directly to the Head of Direct Property of the Funds Management business and works closely with the broader Australian Unity Funds Management team. As an SAM, you'll have the opportunity to manage the day-to-day operations of our healthcare property investments while driving innovation, fostering relationships, and influencing long-term success in a growing and dynamic sector.

Please note that this role is a fixed term opportunity for 12 months.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Drive Portfolio Performance: Maximise income and capital property returns by executing tailored strategies and business plans for each property.
• Manage Key Relationships: Cultivate strong partnerships with tenants, external property managers, and other stakeholders to deliver outstanding outcomes.
• Lead Projects: Oversee major capital works, development projects, and Project Control Group forums to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Financial Oversight: Take ownership of financial management, approving budgets, and providing regular reports on asset performance and market trends.
• Risk & Compliance: Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensure compliance with financial and commercial agreements, and maintain robust sustainability practices.
• Leasing & Negotiations: Implement leasing strategies, negotiate lease terms, and manage lease executions to support portfolio growth.
• Market Expertise: Play a key role in acquisitions, divestments, and valuation reviews, providing insights and recommendations that shape future investment decisions.

About You:

• Tertiary qualifications in property, finance or a related discipline; or equivalent experience
• Relevant property industry experience with strong focus on asset management incorporating development projects/exposure.
• Possess technical expertise, in particular in contract, commercial, legal and financial frameworks
• Knowledge of property related legislation
• Developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated financial acumen and strong business and commercial judgement
• Possess a variety of industry networks
• Strive for industry best practice
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and encourage others

What's on Offer:

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

• Competitive salary
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
• 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.