_{17th January, 2025}

• Exciting BTR leadership position in Canberra, ACT – Dickson Village Apartments
• Join a market leader with a pipeline of BTR assets and growth opportunities
• Engaging team and client environment

Essence Communities unique offering provides tailored Build to Rent (BTR) Management Solutions, for projects across Australia and New Zealand. As one of the few operators within the emerging BTR sector, our property management platform is shaped from a 27-year track record in property and asset management, being part of Australia’s leading operator of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation, UniLodge.
  
Our foundation of experience and expertise has propelled our operations to be leading the transformation of Australia’s rental sector. Over the past 3 1/2 years, we have been successfully managing BTR properties across Australia with several projects in the pipeline.

The Role – General Manager:
  
We have an exciting opportunity for a poised and proactive General Manager to join and lead our team at Essence Dickson Village. In this position, you will be tasked with optimising net operating outcomes, enhancing our resident experience and guiding the property team. Use your strong leadership skills to its full advantage in this role, focusing on delivering outstanding service and ensuring seamless daily operations.
  
About Dickson Village:
 
Situated close to the Canberra CBD, Dickson Village Apartments offers elevated living experiences with onsite management and sustainable living options. Residents can choose between furnished and unfurnished apartments, along with amenities designed for convenience and engagement programs to foster a true sense of community. Affordable housing options are also available for key/essential workers.

About You:

• You will develop and maintain a high level of awareness of the principles of Build to Rent (BTR), ensuring Essence Communities Dickson Village remains a market leader.
• Provide overall leadership, guidance, and direction to the property team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the client, head office, operations team, residents, and other relevant stakeholders.
• You will drive all leasing outcomes to ensure occupancy is kept in line with leasing budget and vacancy is minimised.  
• Understand and deliver monthly reports and forecasts on property performance against budget and actively initiative value add initiatives to drive performance.
• Manage onsite operations, ensuring the property is compliant, safe and presented to the highest of standards.
• Current ACT Real Estate Registration or Licence to conduct Rel Estate business 
• National Police Check (completed within last 3 months), at your own cost
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia and New Zealand
• Ability to work across MON – SAT roster

WHY ESSENCE COMMUNITIES 

• Amplify your potential, we offer a variety of opportunities for career progression
• Personal and professional development, through online and face to face training and courses
• Focus on employee wellbeing to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing, including access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Various leave options including two weeks paid parental leave, study leave & much more
• Strong focus on employee engagement – annual feedback surveys, and access to our community platform (Viva Engage)
• Performance recognition programs and rewards: ‘On-The-Spot’ Awards, Quarterly Awards, Annual Awards Night, Employee Milestone Rewards
• Flu Vaccinations – Company Funded
• Generous referral bonus (up to $1,000 AUD/NZD)
• Access to Insider Rates at Essence Hotels and Apartments

HOW YOU CAN APPLY 
  
We want to learn about all the amazing qualities you can bring to the table. To start your journey with Essence Communities, apply now with your resume and cover letter. 
  
UniLodge and Essence reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Candidates will be progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertisement closure date. 

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