Senior Commercial Property Manager - Essendon Fields

Scouted Recruitment

Essendon Fields, Melbourne, VIC

Commercial Sales, Leasing & Property Management (Real Estate & Property)

Full-time

$200,000

Shape the future of a landmark Melbourne precinct.

scouted. are pleased to be working with Essendon Fields, a vibrant, award-winning business and aviation precinct located just 15 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. Home to over 330 businesses and more than 6,000 employees, our 305-hectare site is a unique commercial ecosystem integrating corporate, retail, aviation, and lifestyle assets, all surrounded by green space and amenities.

With a long legacy of innovation and a bold vision for future growth, Essendon Fields continues to evolve as one of Melbourne’s most connected, activated, and ambitious urban destinations.

We are now seeking a highly capable senior property manager to oversee a dynamic and diverse property portfolio. This is a strategic, hands-on role with end-to-end responsibility for lease negotiations, portfolio performance, tenant relationships, and collaboration across internal teams.

This role is ideal for a commercially savvy property professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment and understands that building strong relationships is just as critical as securing strong lease outcomes.

About the Role

As Senior Property Manager, you’ll be responsible for the active management of a multi-use commercial property portfolio, delivering high-quality outcomes for tenants and stakeholders while ensuring assets are aligned with long-term income and precinct objectives.

Your key responsibilities will include

Managing and negotiating new leases, renewals, rent reviews, surrenders, licenses, and assignments

Administering lease documentation, approvals, and compliance with relevant legislation and internal processes

Conducting robust financial analysis, including discounted flows, to support all commercial recommendations

Partnering closely with internal teams (Legal, Development, Facilities, Finance) to ensure seamless asset and lease delivery

Building and nurturing strong, trust-based relationships with tenants, agents, and external partners

Maintaining up-to-date portfolio records, including insurances, guarantees, disclosure statements, and critical dates

Supporting strategic initiatives, including asset repurposing, precinct planning, and feasibility input for new developments

Monitoring lease obligations, aged debtors, and statutory outgoings in collaboration with Finance and Facilities 

To be successful, you will bring:

A minimum of 10 years’ experience in commercial or retail property management and leasing

A sound understanding of lease legislation, including the Retail Leases Act and associated codes

Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret data and construct detailed lease modelling

Proven capability in end-to-end negotiation, stakeholder management, and decision-making

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and professionally

High-level organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities

A strategic and solutions-oriented mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with property management software is an advantage. 

Why Essendon Fields?

When you join Essendon Fields, you become part of a close-knit, high-performing team that is deeply invested in shaping a world-class precinct. We are locally based, privately owned, and passionately committed to delivering long-term success for our tenants, our stakeholders, and our people.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including

Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links

Discounts and offers through our Community Club, including childcare, retail, dining, and more

Annual wellbeing allowance and access to an Employee Assistance Program

“Life ”Leave”—additional paid leave to help support personal and family needs

A supportive, inclusive, and flexible work culture

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Regular team and community events that celebrate and connect our people 

Location:

Based on-site at 7 English Street, Essendon Fields—a 15-minute drive from the Melbourne CBD, with direct access to major arterials, tram and bus lines, and a full range of services within walking distance.

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Only Australian permanent residents are eligible to apply.

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Apply now or contact Jeremy Kennedy for a confidential discussion. jeremy.kennedy@scoutedrecruitment.com.au