Portfolio Manager (Sydney)

Portfolio Manager (Sydney)

24 Sep
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Australian Unity
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Sydney

24 Sep

Australian Unity

Sydney

Portfolio Manager, Wealth & Capital Markets Australian Unity About us Established in 1840, we are Australia's first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.

As a social enterprise, we're motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community.

For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life. It's about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community and empowered to live life on your terms.

The Opportunity Reporting directly to the EGM - Funds Management, as Portfolio Manager within Australian Unity's Funds Management business, you will be responsible for modelling, and financial analysis, investor reporting and operator management for the student accommodation funds, while also working on improving the reporting and analysis for the funds, including Healthcare Property Trust.

You will identify and assess investment opportunities; support acquisitions, disposals, developments and feasibility analysis; and contribute to decisions that enhance fund returns while managing risk, compliance obligations and investor outcomes.

The role will contribute to fund and asset-level decision making through strategic planning, budget development, rolling forecasts, scenario analysis, valuation support, debt and equity planning, investor reporting, operator performance oversight and enhanced performance reporting.

Fund Management

Optimise Fund earnings and returns consistent with board approvals and investor expectations through effective management of investor relationships, debt and equity

Regularly report on the Fund's performance and, where relevant, seek approvals

Work with peers to develop, implement and, at least annually, review the Fund strategy and individual asset strategies to maximise returns

Review and facilitate approvals required under delegated authority





Act in the best interests of investors, and actively communicate with key stakeholders including investors, service providers, staff, and the Board

Own and maintain financial models, forecasts and scenario analysis for the student accommodation funds

Lead all investor reporting for the student accommodation funds, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, consistent and aligned with investor and governance requirements

Manage the student accommodation operator relationship, including regular performance oversight, issue resolution, reporting inputs and alignment with fund objectives

Improve the quality, consistency and usefulness of reporting and analysis for the Healthcare Property Trust

Assist with Fund and property budgets, individual asset Net Operating Income (NOI) and capex budgets, and recommendations for approval

Investment Management

Assist the EGM - Funds Management to implement the Fund investment strategies, in consultation with peers

Monitor and recommend changes to portfolio composition in line with the Fund strategies to optimise Fund returns

Manage or support the annual valuation process, including coordination with approved valuers, review of valuation assumptions and facilitation of governance approvals and reporting

Maximise portfolio returns through influencing occupancy, WALE, tenancy mix, covenants, leasing outcomes, joint venture relationships and capital value initiatives

Capital Management

Optimise debt and equity settings to enhance the Fund's risk/return profile in prevailing market conditions

Support debt refinancing activities, including facility structuring,



information memoranda, term sheets, financier engagement and implementation of new or amended facilities

Manage or support compliance with debt covenants, including regular monitoring and reporting of financial and non-financial covenant requirements

Note: This is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract based in Sydney.

Applications Close: September 15th, 2026

You will bring:

15 years experience in the real estate industry, preferably with a bias towards funds management, student accommodation or alternative living sectors, financial modelling, portfolio analysis, fund forecasting, valuation processes, capital transactions and investor reporting

Degree qualification or higher in property, economics, business, finance or related disciplines

CA, CPA, CFA, valuation or other relevant professional qualification desirable

Solid financial, analytical and commercial acumen, coupled with exceptional negotiation skills

Experience in financial modelling, scenario analysis, property valuation processes, debt refinancing and capital management desirable

Excellent communication skills with the proven ability in developing and strengthening relationships

Known for inspiring and driving change, including maximising the potential of resources

Why Join Us?

Additional wellbeing and community leave days

14‑week paid parental leave (equal for all parents)

Employee Assistance Program

Flare / Maxxia Rewards - discounted retail, travel, entertainment

Discounts on Australian Unity products including Health, General Insurance and more

Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development programs

For further benefits visit: careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.

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📌 Portfolio Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Unity
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