Property Project Lead

• Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
• Temporary full-time position until June 2025 based in Sydney National Office
• Flexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid working

The Smith Family is a national children’s education charity that works with children and young people experiencing poverty to overcome their circumstances and reach their full potential by providing holistic, long-term support for their education.

About the role

We are seeking a Property Project Lead to assist with the ongoing sourcing, selection, fitout and relocations across the The Smith Family property portfolio. Reporting to the Property Manager and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will: 

• Manage the process of sourcing, evaluating and assessing alternate premises and develop shortlist premises warranting inspection.
• Participate in detailed inspections to assess suitability.
• Develop test fit design layouts of shortlisted premises in line with TSF fitout standards.
• Create financial models to support site evaluation, lease negotiation, contractor and contract pricing.
• Prepare initial project budgets and related information, including comparison data
• Co-ordination and issue of contract documentation
• Manage and co-ordinate fitout or refit projects, including managing statutory requirements (eg certification) and liaison with key stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with legislative changes and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain electronic property records and databases with renewed or newly executed contracts.

About you

As well as passion for community, you will bring the following: 

• Relevant qualifications in leasing and property management, project design and refit, contract management, real estate, or business.
• Previous experience in managing office fitouts, and administration management within the real estate market, demonstrating a track record of successful negotiations and contract administration.
• Experience with project management or real estate negotiations, particularly in engaging with landlords, builders and contractors.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in reviewing lease documentation and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, for managing contracts and databases.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities to prioritize competing demands in a dynamic environment.
• Previous experience in a non-profit or similar organisation with a national or multi-state lease property portfolio would be beneficial.
• Membership in professional organisations related to project or contract management, or real estate is desirable.

Our benefits

Employees are at the centre of The Smith Family’s values and operations. By joining our team, you can expect to: 

• Find balance; with flexible work options and opportunities to purchase additional annual leave 
• Maximise your take home pay; with salary packaging, as well as opportunities to save with discounts at retailers across the country
• Fulfill your potential, with excellent career opportunities, a suite of development programs and a dedicated learning and development platform 
• Feel you belong; with inclusive leave options, including paid parental, cultural and gender affirmation leave
• Thrive; with support for you and your family’s mental and physical health with a complete care and safety platform with unlimited Employee Assistance.  

 
About us

The Smith Family is a national children’s education charity with a vision of a world where every child has the opportunity to change their future, no matter their circumstances. We believe that education is one of the most powerful change agents, and we work with young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures.

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we’d love to hear from you. You may view the position description here. 

Closing date: 20 December 2024.

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found, please don't delay in applying.
 
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.