Property Officer (Asset Planning & Maintenance)

Employment Type

Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months)

Full-time or Part time (Negotiable)

Reports To

Head of Co-operative Services

Works closely with the Property Manager and Property Team.

The Property Officer (Asset Planning & Maintenance) will support CENSW in the development of its 10-Year Asset Maintenance Plan across its property portfolio.

This project-based role will analyse property inspection data, identify maintenance and renewal requirements, estimate future costs, and assist in developing long-term maintenance forecasts. The role will work closely with housing co-operatives, the Property Team, and other stakeholders to ensure maintenance planning is informed, accurate, and aligned with organisational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Asset Maintenance Planning

- Analyse property condition reports, inspection data and maintenance records.

- Identify maintenance, repair and replacement requirements across the property portfolio.

- Assist in the preparation of long-term maintenance forecasts and budgets.

- Contribute to the development of CENSW's 10-Year Asset Maintenance Plan.

- Support the improvement of asset management processes, systems and records.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Meet with housing co-operatives to discuss maintenance needs and priorities.

- Liaise with contractors, consultants and other stakeholders as required.

- Support co-operatives to understand and plan for future maintenance requirements.

Technical Support

- Assess building components and identify required repairs and maintenance works.

- Review inspection reports and maintenance recommendations.





- Prepare indicative cost estimates for maintenance and renewal works.

- Provide occasional support to the Property Team in coordinating maintenance works and repairs, including liaising with contractors and following up on work progress.

- Support the Property Manager and Property Team with property-related projects and maintenance activities.

Essential Criteria

- Experience in property, construction, building maintenance, asset management, facilities management or a related field.

- Demonstrated experience analysing property or asset data.

- Ability to identify maintenance and renewal requirements and estimate associated costs.

- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

- Current Driver Licence.

Desirable Criteria

- Qualification in building, construction, property, asset management or a related discipline.

- Experience in community housing, social housing or residential property.

- Experience preparing asset maintenance plans, capital works programs or long-term maintenance forecasts.

Key Outcome

To support the completion of a comprehensive 10-Year Asset Maintenance Plan that provides reliable maintenance forecasts, asset renewal schedules and budget information to support future investment and maintenance decisions across the CENSW property portfolio.

Interested?

To apply, please use SEEK Quick Apply and submit:

- Your resume; and

- A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined in this advertisement.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact **@commonequity.com.au.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

📌 Property Officer (Asset Planning & Maintenance) (Sydney)
🏢 Common Equity NSW
📍 Sydney