Step into a true leadership role as Head of Department with one of the Inner West's most respected real estate groups.
Backed by a strong local reputation, high-performing offices, and a loyal client base, this well-established agency is known for its commitment to innovation, service excellence, and team culture.
As Head of Department, you'll take full ownership of the performance, growth, and operations of a large-scale property management division - overseeing a team that manages close to 2,000 properties across two thriving offices. This is a pure leadership role with no portfolio management, giving you the space to focus on people, process, compliance, and client experience.
Working closely with the Directors, you'll play a key role in shaping the department's future, driving results, and mentoring a collaborative team of property professionals.
The Perks:
- Attractive salary up to $200K - rewarding your experience and leadership capability
- Work with a market-leading agency known for innovation, professionalism, and culture
- Lead a high-performing, collaborative team with strong systems and support already in place
- Inner West location - well-established, well-resourced offices with a strong local reputation
- Influence growth and strategy - work closely with directors and drive the next phase of development
- Focus on training, development, and mentoring - shape a team and make a lasting impact
- Be the go-to expert - support compliance, legislation, and best practice operations
- Work in a business that values people - great team culture, strong retention, and leadership support
The Position:
In the role of Head of Department your key responsibilities will include:
- Lead, mentor, and support the Property Management team to foster a high-performing, professional and collaborative culture
- Deliver ongoing coaching, training, and one-on-one development for team members
- Oversee all property management functions including leasing, arrears, maintenance, inspections, bonds, rent reviews, lease renewals, and disputes
- Conduct weekly team meetings and monthly individual catch-ups
- Manage new staff onboarding and training
- Drive team performance through KPIs, feedback and accountability
- Handle escalated disputes or sensitive client matters with care and professionalism
- Maintain strong landlord, tenant, and contractor relationships
- Provide monthly reporting including:
- Monitor arrears daily and implement proactive follow-ups
- Review and improve departmental processes for efficiency and service delivery
- Stay across legislation changes and ensure team training and compliance
- Oversee financial performance, including fee collection
- Share regular updates with Directors, including fortnightly catch-ups and monthly departmental summaries
- Continuously look for opportunities to improve systems, processes and overall team performance
The Person
We're looking for a dynamic and experienced leader with a passion for people, performance, and process improvement. You'll bring robust operational knowledge of property management, a proactive mindset, and a genuine desire to lead and inspire others.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have proven experience managing a Property Management team
- Be confident in coaching and mentoring staff across performance and compliance
- Have strong knowledge of NSW legislation and be able to translate it into everyday practice
- Be highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
- Be confident handling escalations and driving outcomes
- Have a commercial mindset and focus on results, reporting, and revenue
- Be a clear communicator who can lead through change and support a strong team culture
- Have a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
This role has been exclusively assigned to P3 Recruitment. All applications and candidate enquiries must be directed solely through P3 Recruitment.
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Bianca Piras
Email: bianca@p3recruitment.com.au
Mobile: 0434 376 835
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📌 Head of Department
🏢 P3 RECRUITMENT - REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY
📍 Balmain