About Aspen
Aspen Group is a specialist provider of quality accommodation on competitive terms. We are a successful and fast growing company that is listed ASX. We have a large portfolio of over 4000 rentals dwellings and sites. Western Australia is one of our key markets with a substantial portfolio of existing sites and dwellings and a large development pipeline.
We are seeking a capable, commercially minded and operationally disciplined individual to manage Aspen Lifestyle Mandurah Gardens, an established over-50s lifestyle community in Mandurah, WA.
As the Village Manager, you will be the key person on site, responsible for maintaining professional resident relationships, upholding village standards and driving Aspen’s strategic vision for the community.
The Opportunity
This is a full-time, site-based role with accountability for the overall operation, presentation and performance of the village.
The position requires balanced management across:
* Operational compliance and maintenance systems
* Financial oversight and cost control
* Home resales and occupancy performance
* Resident communication, issue resolution and community standards
* Site presentation, contractors and grounds performance
With Aspen’s continued investment in the broader Mandurah region, this role offers the right person an opportunity to grow with the business over time.
About Mandurah Gardens
An established over-50s lifestyle community in the heart of Mandurah, WA.
Set across 17 acres, the village comprises 158 freestanding two and three-bedroom homes and offers affordable retirement living in a well-located community.
As an established asset, the village presents a real opportunity for a proactive Village Manager to improve operations, presentation and long-term performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day property operations and compliance
* Implement and monitor preventative and reactive maintenance programs
* Coordinate contractors and ensure high presentation standards
* Monitor budgets, expenses and asset performance
* Manage resident communications, onboarding and issue resolution
* Ensure WHS, fire and statutory compliance requirements are met
* Coordinate approved CAPEX works on site
* Manage home sales enquiries, inspections and contract processes
About You
You are practical, structured and commercially aware. You are comfortable being the key person on site and understand that successful village management requires clear boundaries, consistent standards and fair but firm resident management..
You will ideally have:
* Experience in property, facilities or village management
* Strong organisational and time management capability
* Financial awareness and budget monitoring experience
* Confidence managing contractors and service providers
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Sound judgement and the ability to manage resident matters professionally
* Current WA driver’s licence
Experience within lifestyle villages, retirement living or land lease communities will be highly regarded.
Employment & Remuneration
* Full-time position
* Competitive base salary, depending on experience
* Attractive commission structure on home sales within the estate
* Opportunity to participate in Aspen’s Performance Rights Scheme, including short-term and long-term incentives
* Opportunity to grow with Aspen as our presence in the region continues to develop
This role offers a strong opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of an established village, improve its performance and grow with Aspen over time.
In your cover letter, please address:
* What draws you to a site-based operational role, and what does good village management look like to you?
* What experience, transferable or direct, do you bring to managing a residential community of this type?
Applications close 18th May 2026, however the role may be filled earlier should a suitable candidate be identified.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sam
0403 681 *** | ****@aspengroup.com.au
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.