Head of Direct Property

A rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced property professional to lead a national portfolio

Your new company

This organisation operates a diversified property and investment platform and is committed to delivering long‑term portfolio performance, disciplined capital management and strong stakeholder engagement. With ongoing investment activity and a growing pipeline, the need has arisen for an accomplished property leader to step into a key role within the Hobart based organisation.

Your new role

As the Head of Direct Property, you will be responsible for the full end‑to‑end management of a national asset base while leading a multidisciplinary property team. Your role will encompass asset strategy, transaction execution, redevelopment oversight and operational excellence. Key responsibilities include:

Acquisitions & Capital Transactions
  • Building strong networks to generate deal flow across agents, government, developers and landowners
  • Leading all due diligence, including financial, legal, technical, planning and ESG streams
  • Preparing investment papers for executive and board consideration
  • Negotiating contracts, agreements and transaction documentation
  • Overseeing settlement and ensuring smooth asset integration

Asset Management
  • Driving leasing strategy, negotiations and retention initiatives
  • Managing capex programs, lifecycle planning and ROI analysis
  • Overseeing rent reviews, arrears, outgoings and insurance
  • Preparing budgets, forecasts and performance reporting for senior stakeholders
  • Commissioning and managing valuations and revaluation cycles

Property & Facilities Management
  • Managing outsourced and internal FM providers to agreed KPIs
  • Maintaining strong tenant relationships and service delivery standards
  • Ensuring compliance across WHS, essential services, statutory and risk frameworks
  • Overseeing contractor governance and operational effectiveness

Redevelopment & Development
  • Leading feasibility studies, business cases and highest‑and‑best‑use evaluations
  • Managing planning approvals and stakeholder engagement
  • Overseeing development and construction delivery (directly or via project managers)
  • Ensuring projects achieve investment metrics and leasing readiness

Leadership
  • Leading, mentoring and developing a skilled property team
  • Fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an experienced senior property professional with demonstrated capability in asset management, acquisitions and stakeholder leadership. You will also bring:

  • Strong commercial and financial acumen and ideally including modelling and feasibility expertise
  • Deep knowledge of leasing, property law, planning processes and due diligence
  • Experience overseeing complex property operations and compliance requirements
  • Strong negotiation, communication and investment paper writing skills
  • Proven leadership experience across multidisciplinary teams and external partners

Tertiary qualifications in Property, Valuation, Commerce, Finance, Engineering or Construction Management will be highly regarded. Travel within Australia will be required.

What you'll get in return

This is a high‑impact leadership role offering strategic scope, professional autonomy and the opportunity to shape a growing property platform. You will join a respected organisation with a strong reputation and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation where you will be rewarded with an attractive salary package for your hard work and dedication.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Emily Nuttall via Emily.Nuttall@hays.com.au or 6108 5556. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Property & Real Estate
Location
TAS - Hobart
Specialism
Office Support
Ref:
2985220

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Emily Nuttall, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Hobart
Level 8 NAB House, 27 Elizabeth St

Telephone: 61085556

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