Head of Property Management

A rare opportunity to step into a business-building role within an established and well-connected property group.

This is not a standard Property Management position -this is your chance to create, lead and scale an entire division, backed by a strong investor network and an existing pipeline of properties.

You’ll have the autonomy to shape the function from day one, with full ownership across operations, growth, and team development.

The Role

You will be responsible for establishing and growing a Property Management business unit, overseeing both the day-to-day portfolio and the broader commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and launch the Property Management division from the ground up
• Manage an initial portfolio while scaling systems and processes
• Drive portfolio growth through existing investor relationships and referral channels
• Take ownership of P&L performance, including revenue, costs, and profitability
• Develop and implement operational frameworks, service standards, and reporting structures
• Recruit, onboard and lead a high-performing team as the portfolio grows
• Implement best-practice systems across CRM, trust accounting, and reporting
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across development, sales and settlements

Business Ownership & Growth

This role is designed for someone who wants to run a business within a business.

• Full accountability for division performance and profitability
• Autonomy to design team structure, processes, and service offering
• Clear pathway into a long-term leadership role as the division scales
• Opportunity to influence strategy and growth direction at a senior level

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Property Manager, Team Leader, or Head of Property Management
• Experience building, scaling, or significantly improving a rent roll or PM function
• Strong commercial acumen with exposure to budgets, revenue, and performance metrics
• Leadership capability with experience hiring, mentoring, and managing teams
• Confident working with investors and high-value clients
• Systems-driven with the ability to implement structure and process
• VIC Agents Representative Certificate (or equivalent) required

Why This Role

• Rare opportunity to build and own a division from day one
• Strong pipeline of properties via an established investor network
• True P&L ownership and leadership exposure
• Backing of an established property business with strong deal flow
• Long-term career pathway with significant growth potential

Salary & Incentives

• Competitive base salary + super
• Performance-based incentives tied to portfolio growth and profitability
• Structured progression aligned to team and revenue expansion

For a confidential discussion please contact Caitie on 0421 827 803 OR ***email_hidden***

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability.