An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced

Property Officer

to join a highly regarded, purpose-driven organisation managing a growing portfolio of medium and high-density residential assets.

We are seeking an experienced Property Officer to support the operational management of our housing assets and help ensure our properties consistently meet required quality, safety and compliance standards.

The opportunity Reporting to the Asset Manager, the Property Officer is responsible for coordinating property inspections, maintenance activities and contractor performance across the housing portfolio.

This is an asset-focused position rather than a tenancy management role. You will work closely with maintenance contractors, facilities support and internal housing teams to identify property issues, coordinate timely action and maintain accurate asset information.

The role would suit a practical and highly organised property, facilities or maintenance professional who is confident conducting inspections, assessing property condition and holding contractors accountable for quality, cost and service delivery.

Key responsibilities In this role, you will:

Conduct and document Property Condition Reports, scheduled inspections and ad hoc property assessments

Support the completion of Property Condition Reports across the portfolio within the required three-year cycle

Identify, prioritise and upscale maintenance, safety and compliance issues

Coordinate responsive, cyclical and planned maintenance activities

Support refurbishment, painting, safety upgrade and broader asset improvement programs

Monitor contractor response times, workmanship, safety practices and compliance with agreed service levels

Review scopes of work, quotes and invoices against agreed rates, approved works and completed outcomes

Identify cost variances, recurring maintenance issues and opportunities to improve value for money





Undertake service delivery checks and contribute to contractor performance reviews

Maintain accurate property, inspection, maintenance and compliance records in Zavanti or a comparable asset management system

Report on property condition trends, maintenance activity, contractor performance, risks and cost-efficiency opportunities

Work collaboratively with the Asset Manager and housing teams to support safe and sustainable property outcomes

About you You bring strong operational property knowledge and the confidence to assess maintenance requirements, work constructively with contractors and follow issues through to resolution.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

Three to five years’ experience in property maintenance, facilities management, housing asset management or a related environment

Demonstrated experience conducting property inspections and preparing detailed Property Condition Reports

Experience coordinating contractors and monitoring workmanship, response times, costs and compliance

The ability to review quotes, invoices and scopes of work and identify discrepancies

Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements relating to property inspections and maintenance

Robust planning, prioritisation and record-management skills

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Confidence using Microsoft Office and property or asset management systems

A current Queensland ‘C’ Class driver licence

Experience in social or community housing will be highly regarded, as will:

Knowledge of the National Regulatory System for Community Housing

Familiarity with Queensland Social Housing Program Specifications

Understanding of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 as it relates to property condition and maintenance

A relevant trade, building, facilities management or property qualification

Experience using Zavanti

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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📌 Property Officer - NFP (Brisbane)
🏢 Gough Recruitment
📍 Brisbane