Asset Manager

• Full Time, 12 month fixed-term contract with potential to extend
• Hybrid work model
• Located in leafy East Melbourne, within a 10-minute walk of Parliament station

Lead the delivery of a program of property asset optimisation in this newly created role by taking ownership and driving the strategic direction for our unique portfolio of assets.

About The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

Presided over by the Archbishop, the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne (CAM) is the largest Archdiocese in Australia. It comprises around 1.1 million Catholics with a wide variety of people, cultures and ministries, providing services and support including pastoral, educational, social welfare, financial and administration services.

The Opportunity

The Asset Manager will work within the Archdiocese’s Property and Infrastructure team to plan and deliver a program of property asset optimisation, working with a range of internal stakeholders and external advisors, agents and consultants, and completing a range of tasks, activities and transactions aimed at realising optimal value from the Archdiocesan property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

The Asset Manager will support the Manager, Asset Management to plan and deliver a property optimisation program in accordance with the Archdioceses’ agreed capital and income raising targets. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and monitoring an overall implementation program for agreed initiatives
• Facilitating the formal engagement, and managing the deliverables, of external advisors and consultants, such as solicitors, valuers and town planners
• Coordinating and facilitating project briefings, meetings and workshops with internal stakeholders and external parties
• Managing all components, with support from consultants, of preparing properties for sale, including strategy development to maximise value, planning permits, procurement and delivery of civil works associated with subdivisions
• Managing disposal transactions from end to end
• Preparing high quality schedules, registers, budgets, reports and other documentation

About you

• You bring a strong background in Property: Advisory, Management, Sales, Valuations and/or Leasing with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in developing and delivering asset disposal transactions and/or strategies.
• Others value that you’re a capable problem solver with excellent research skills, proficient in finding solutions to property-related challenges.
• You are cooperative and relationship-oriented and understand how to effectively communicate with various stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, you are capable of independently managing day-to-day tasks and have excellent time management skills.
• You are highly proficient in the use of IT and software packages including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and database applications, with accurate and efficient data entry and extraction/reporting skills.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector and familiarity with Catholic practices and social teaching is highly desirable but not mandatory.

Why work for us?

• Professional Environment: Join a dedicated team of professionals committed to fostering an agile and inspiring work environment.
• Meaningful Work: Be part of a mission-driven not for profit organisation that makes a difference in the community. Your work will support the goals and vision of CAM, contributing to the greater good.
• Location: Our beautiful offices are situated on the edge of the CBD in leafy East Melbourne, just a 5-minute walk from Parliament Station.
• Benefits: We offer a hybrid working model, employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing and a staff discount program from Day 1.

How to Apply?

If you believe your skills and experience align with this position, we would love to hear from you. To submit an application, please click apply and provide a copy of your current resume and a cover letter.

Please note: We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, if you believe this role might be for you, please apply as soon as possible.

Employment is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Checks. To be successful in this role you must hold valid working rights in Australia.

The Archdiocese is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of all children and vulnerable adults.