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Our Story:

Essence Communities is Australia and New Zealand’s leading Build-to-Rent (BTR) operator, delivering tailored management solutions backed by a 30-year legacy in property and asset management through our parent company, UniLodge Living Group. We exist to create communities where people truly belong – combining hospitality-led thinking, operational excellence, and human-centred design to deliver exceptional resident experiences and strong performance outcomes for our partners.

Why This Role Matters:

We are on the lookout for an Assistant Leasing and Property Manager to play a key role in the successful delivery of the Swift Walk asset. Supporting the leasing strategy, this role helps drive rent optimisation, occupancy and retention targets while delivering a premium end‑to‑end resident experience. You will act as a brand ambassador, engaging prospects and building strong relationships with residents to foster a vibrant, high‑performing community.

Key Responsibilities:
  
At a glance, you will:

• Execute leasing strategy to maximise occupancy, rental returns and renewals, while minimising vacancy against KPIs.
• Manage the end-to-end leasing process, including prospecting, inspections, applications and approvals, driving strong conversion outcomes.
• Deliver a premium resident experience through relationship building, renewals, feedback and engagement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate CRM and property data, including reporting, applications and bond processing, ensuring full compliance.
• Support daily operations, process improvements and risk management, while representing the brand and Build-to-Rent values. 

Your Strengths and Experience:

You are a proactive and customer‑focused property professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional service. With a natural ability to build relationships and a strong attention to detail, you balance commercial outcomes with a premium resident experience. You will bring:

• Exposure to or experience in leasing across residential, commercial and/or retail environments
• An understanding of rent setting, supported by basic financial acumen
• Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to deliver high‑quality customer service
• Completed Cert IV in Real Estate/Agent’s Representative Certificate (VIC)
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia & National Police Check.

Introducing: Assemble Kensington
  
Located on the historic site of a former confectionery factory in Melbourne’s inner north, Assemble Kensington is Assemble Communities’ first Build-to-Rent development - blending thoughtful design with a strong focus on community and inclusivity.

The development features 362 apartments across five interconnected buildings, offering a diverse mix of affordable, social, market and specialist disability housing. Designed to create a village-like atmosphere, it promotes connection, accessibility and a strong sense of community.

Residents enjoy curated retail, a supermarket and co-working spaces, alongside expansive green spaces, including landscaped areas and shared rooftop gardens designed for connection and wellbeing.

Life at Essence Communities:

At Essence Communities, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We cultivate an environment where your contribution is recognised, and excellence is celebrated.
  
We offer:

• Attractive remuneration indicative of your experience and impact.
• A refined and inclusive culture where individuality is respected and meaningful contribution is valued
• A genuine voice at the table, with opportunities to shape our future through engagement forums and Viva Engage
• A connected community, brought to life through curated team events, celebrations and social initiatives
• Exclusive travel privileges, with preferred rates across Essence Hotels & Apartment
• Rewarding referral recognition, with up to $1,000 for introducing exceptional talent to our growing teams.

If you’re passionate about leasing, resident experience and creating thriving Build‑to‑Rent communities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of an innovative team shaping the future of urban living.

Essence Communities is part of the UniLodge Living Group. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

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