Job Title:Experienced Property Manager – Co-Living / Rooming Houses
Location:Melbourne Office| Managing properties in Regional Victoria
Employment Type:Full time
Co-Living NextGenis a growing property business specialising in modern co-living and rooming house accommodation across Victoria. Our focus is on providing well-managed, compliant, and community-driven housing solutions. We are seeking an experienced Property Manager to oversee our expanding co-living properties.
We are looking for a proactive and organised Property Manager with strong residential property management experience. Experience managing rooming houses or co-living properties is highly regarded, as the role involves higher-touch tenant management, compliance oversight, and coordination across multiple sites.
You will manage a defined portfolio, ensuring properties are compliant, tenants are supported, and assets are maintained to a high standard.
Property & Tenancy Management
- Manage a portfolio of co-living / rooming house properties
- Oversee tenant onboarding, allocations, and departures
- Handle tenant enquiries, issues, and conflict resolution professionally
- Ensure high occupancy and low arrears across the portfolio
Compliance & Legislation
- Ensure compliance with Victorian rooming house legislation
- Coordinate safety checks, audits, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain accurate property and compliance records
- Liaise with councils, inspectors, and external stakeholders
Maintenance & Contractors
- Coordinate repairs and maintenance across multiple sites
- Work with approved trades and service providers
- Conduct routine inspections and manage follow-ups
- Ensure properties are presented and maintained to co-living standards
Administration & Reporting
- Manage property management software and documentation
- Prepare reports for management as required
- Track rent, arrears, maintenance, and compliance matters
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders
Minimum 2+ years’ experience in residential property management
Agents Rep/Full Victorian Real Estate Licence held
Strong knowledge of Victorian tenancy laws
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple properties and priorities
Current Driver’s Licence
Experience using property management software, such as PropertyTree and Inspection Express, preferred but not required.
Highly Desirable:
- Experience managing rooming houses or co-living properties
- Familiarity with higher-density or multi-tenant environments
- Experience dealing with council compliance and audits
- Property management certification or relevant qualification