Catholic Archdiocese of Perth

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth has 106 Parishes and 15 Agencies within its boundaries. Each parish is led by a priest appointed by the Archbishop of Perth. Agencies are managed by a Director/Coordinator and deliver a wide variety of ministries, including faith enrichment and formation, liturgy, disability support, Aboriginal outreach, marriage and family education services, homelessness support, justice and ecology education programs, and migrant and refugee services.

About the role

The Manager, Property provides expert property support and advice across the Archdiocese's diverse property portfolio with a customer service focus.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, this senior role is responsible for the effective stewardship, planning, utilisation and maintenance of Archdiocesan property assets. You will work closely with parishes, agencies, clergy, and professional advisers to ensure properties are safe, sustainable, fit for purpose and managed in support of the Mission of the Church.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property professional looking to apply their expertise within a purpose-driven organisation.

Key responsibilities

Planning and Performance

- Provide expert advice and guidance to the CFO, Executive Leadership Team, parishes, agencies and other Church entities on property-related matters, supporting informed decision-making, operational effectiveness and the Mission of the Church.

- Develop and execute real estate plans that are aligned and consistent with the mission of the Church including any pastoral planning, future parishes, and parish renewal initiatives.

- Lead the stewardship and lifecycle management of Archdiocesan property assets, plant and equipment, ensuring their effective acquisition, development, utilisation, sustainability, maintenance and disposal in support of organisational objectives and the Mission of the Church.

Property Portfolio Oversight

- Manage clergy residential, commercial, and pastoral-use properties owned by the Archdiocese, ensuring properties are maintained to a high standard and used in accordance with their designated purpose.

- Manage and actively monitor use of Archdiocesan assets and facilitate the effective and efficient maintenance, utilisation and financial maximisation of Archdiocesan assets.

- Lead the optimisation of Archdiocesan accommodation by tracking occupancy and forward planning based on Archdiocesan mission-aligned direction, through a coordinated approach.





Compliance and Risk Management

- Oversee maintenance of the Archdiocesan Property registers/databases.

- Ensure residential tenancy, property management, and asset utilisation activities are conducted in accordance with Archdiocesan Work Health and Safety Policies and procedures relevant to property legislative requirements, including charitable land use obligations.

- Collaborate with the Manager, Risk and Compliance to ensure Archdiocesan and Parish responses to property audits and risk assessments to meet required compliance, safety, asset integrity, and integrate effective risk management.

- Ensure contractors are selected from an approved Archdiocesan contractor database.

Contract Negotiation, Leasing & Property Management

- Oversee lease negotiations, renewals, and compliance with tenancy laws.

- Maintain solid relationships with tenants, ensuring respectful and mission-aligned occupancy.

- Prepare construction, maintenance and minor works contracts to ensure they are consistent with Archdiocesan requirements and approvals, working in collaboration with the Governance, Legal and Risk team and highlighting areas requiring attention or consideration.

- Proactively direct managing agents across a range of commercial and residential leases to consider available options and consistency with policies and procedures.

Workplace Safety

- Collaborate with the Manager, Parish and Workplace Safety in relation to property requirements relevant to emergency management & security.

- Attend emergency management responses to incidents within the Chancery and contribute to relevant investigations overseen by the Workplace Safety team.

- Collaborate with the Manager, Parish and Workplace Safety to ensure the continued attainment of work health and safety obligations and compliance across the property portfolio.

Financial Management

- Prepare and monitor property budgets, including maintenance, capital works, and rental income.

Stakeholder Liaison & Management and Reporting

- Participate in regular work-in-progress meetings with the Officer, Property Maintenance (Builder) to review priorities and address emerging issues.





- Develop and provide regular reporting / dashboards to the CFO, Governance, Legal and Risk team, Archdiocesan Finance Council (and its sub-committees as requested)

- Coordinate and consult with CEWA on matters relating to shared property assets and property management activities.

- Lead, manage and support the provision of services by the Property team.

- Supervise and support the property team by providing clear direction, fostering a collaborative and respectful environment.

- Ensure the property team’s work is completed in alignment with work health and safety legislation and compliance, organisational priorities and standards.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

- A Bachelor Degree in Property, Construction, Management, Business or a related discipline.

- A minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar property management or property leadership role.

- Demonstrated experience managing diverse property and infrastructure assets.

- Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.

- Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets, contractors and property-related projects.

- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.

- Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to support and develop a multidisciplinary team.

- A high level of integrity, discretion and attention to detail.

- A valid Western Australian Driver's Licence and current National Police Clearance.

Personal qualities:

- Ability to lead effectively, coach others, accept and consider feedback and develop and maintain positive relationships

- Act with unquestionable integrity at all times and ensure appropriate levels of transparency or confidentiality/discretion as required

- Strong understanding of and commitment to service, with a focus on exceeding expectations

- Excellent attention to detail and a well-ordered approach to work

- Strong focus on maintaining compliance with work health and safety requirements

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your current resume and a cover letter on SEEK by no later than Sunday, 29 November 2026. We reserve the right to begin shortlisting and interviews prior to the closing date.

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The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is committed to the Safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

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📌 Manager, Property (Perth)
🏢 Archdiocese of Perth
📍 Perth