Senior Leadership | Darwin, NT | SCHADS Level 6

Lead a diverse 36-property portfolio that underpins life-changing mental health and housing services across the Top End. This is meaningful leadership with real community impact.

Sector

Property & Asset Management | Community Services

Location

Darwin, Northern Territory

Employment

Full time

Classification

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Property to take strategic and operational ownership of an extensive property portfolio spanning offices, residential rehabilitation sites, homelessness services, community housing, and a community hub.

You will lead all aspects of asset management from leasing and maintenance through to tenancy management and emergency preparedness while ensuring full regulatory compliance and building solid relationships with government, contractors, and remote community stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Negotiate and administer all property leases, ensuring favourable terms and timely renewals
Develop and implement a planned maintenance program, managing contractors and capital works budgets
Oversee the full tenancy lifecycle including rent collection, arrears management, and property inspections
Lead compliance with the National Regulatory System for Community Housing (NRSCH)




Prepare and present property performance reports to senior leadership
Maintain security frameworks, incident response, and access control protocols across all sites
Lead, supervise, and develop a team of property, tenancy, and maintenance staff
Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, community councils, and Traditional Owners

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Demonstrated experience managing a diverse, geographically dispersed property portfolio
Solid financial management skills — budget development, expenditure monitoring, and reporting
Sound knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act (NT) and relevant legislation
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including with First Nations communities
Ability to work autonomously and develop systems that strengthen property management outcomes
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and current NT Driver's Licence required

DESIRABLE
Tertiary qualification in property management, facilities management, or a related field
Knowledge of or experience with the NRSCH community housing regulatory framework
Experience in the community services, mental health, or not-for-profit sector
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