Sydney - Permanent
**General Manager - Asset Management**:
- Newly created leadership role that is key to the organisation's success
- Join a long-standing charitable organization and make a difference
- Exciting period of change and expansion
**About the Organisation**
A longstanding charitable organisation caring for thousands of residents in a portfolio of close to 60 aged care and retirement villages across NSW and the ACT.
For over a century the organisation has been serving the community by providing professional, caring support for our seniors and remaining true to their mission
- to provide a home of peace and security to senior Australians.
Their purpose is to enrich seniors lives and create connected, supportive and vibrant communities. By striving to achieve this they will continue to provide innovative and personalised care for our clients and residents.
With exciting and ambitious growth plans set for the future, The organisation will remain committed to their mission and in doing so will create exciting opportunities for visionary property leaders looking to dedicate their expertise to an organisation focused on making a difference.
**About the Role**
The General Manager Asset Management is a key role within the organisation to optimise value and create efficiency around the current asset portfolio in relation to operational and revenue outcomes, asset refurbishment and repositioning as well as maintenance.
As GM, the role will drive organisational wide change management in the form of implementing a centralised asset services model and this will require exceptional leadership to a team of staff and the influencing of key stakeholders at each village and at board level.
This role will work closely with the Chief of Property and the General Manager, Development to identify potential growth opportunities within the existing portfolio through refurbishments or redevelopment, there will also be an opportunity to advise on potential acquisitions or disposals.
**Responsibilities**
- Ensure the effective management of property assets through the implementation of the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) with consideration to the overall budget management for the Property Assets team.
- Monitor the life cycle performance of the asset portfolio management including recommendations for disposal, refurbishment and redevelopment of assets, and strategic recommendations about maintenance activities.
- Coordinate the handover of new buildings from the Development team to the Property Assets team.
- Day-to-day management of team members whilst promoting continuous improvement through training, development opportunities and performance reviews.
- Management of the annual refurbishment and capital works programs
- Ensure company wide adherence to all risk and safety protocols.
- The identification, documentation and tracking of all associated risks in a timely manner with risk mitigation strategies implemented as required.
**Skills and Experience**
To be successful you must possess the following:
- Qualifications in asset/facilities management (Bachelor preferred) and/or significant relevant demonstrated experience in these fields.
- Demonstrable experience in asset management including oversight of maintenance activities, contract administration, compliance, project management and lease negotiation.
- Expertise in directly and indirectly leading large scale organisational change, including the successful implementation of an asset management framework.
- Management of a portfolio of residential assets (e.g. social/affordable housing, specialist disability accommodation, aged care or retirement living) is preferred but not essential.
- Extensive experience establishing and maintaining key stakeholder and contractor partnerships together with strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Alignment and commitment to the values of the organisation and mission to enrich the lives of seniors.
**How to apply**
You'll be joining a team who have the passion and drive to change the lives of thousands of Australians.
**Reference Number**:
BBBH19527_1709774836
**Contact**:
Adam Brown
0412945508