About the Role

Join Flinders University and be part of a supportive, values-led team in Property, Facilities and Development that helps shape the places and partnerships that enable outstanding teaching, research and student experience.

As Manager, Commercial Property, you’ll lead a diverse portfolio and combine high-level commercial advice with hands-on transactional delivery—preparing and managing leases and licences, undertaking rent reviews and outgoings reconciliations, and keeping lease data and key systems accurate and audit-ready.

If you’re commercially sharp, organised, and enjoy building strong stakeholder relationships while making a visible impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Some of the key areas of responsibility are:

Identification and evaluation of commercial property opportunities aligned with functional requirements and business needs, including location, space, amenity, compliance, operational constraints, and whole-of-life cost. Develop and present detailed business cases to support decisions relating to the acquisition, renewal or disposal of properties assets as required
Preparation and management of leases, licenses, and related property agreements to ensure the University’s interests are protected and effectively managed across the property portfolio, including the ongoing maintenance of property and lease information within University systems such as NomosOne and Service One.
Undertaking portfolio-wide financial management responsivities, including budgeting and forecasting for lease revenue and expenditure; managing rent reviews and escalations; monitoring and reconciling outgoings; overseeing invoicing and financial controls, preparing performance reporting, and supporting risk management associated with property assets.
Contributing to campus activation and planning initiatives by providing commercial property input (tenure/leasing opportunities, site constraints, market considerations and financial impacts) to support the University’s strategic objections.

For a more detailed list of Key Position Responsibilities, please view the Position Description

About You

With extensive experience in property management, including the effective management of large, complex and institutionally scaled property portfolios – preferably within a university or comparable environment, you understand organisational and business requirements and how to develop and implement property strategies that support operational, financial, and strategic objectives.

Your exemplary oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills support your ability to influence, negotiate, and present advice effectively to senior stakeholders along with the preparation, analysis, and assessment of leases, licences, and other legal property documentation.

Other keys to your success are:

Proven commitment to client needs, a strong track record of delivering high-quality client-focussed service, and the ability to build productive relationships with internal stakeholders, key client groups, and colleagues to develop solutions and create opportunities.
Experience and sound working knowledge of current landlord and tenant legislation, including Retail and Commercial Leases Act and the Law of Property Act.
Demonstrated leadership in operating with the highest ethical standards, including the ability to exercise sound judgement and ensure integrity, transparency, and fairness in all decision-making processes.

Postgraduate qualifications and relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and / or education and / or training are required, however, previous experience in higher education, while advantageous, is not necessary

About Property, Facilities and Development

This role is part of the Property, Facilities and Development (PFD) team at Flinders. Our team works across all of Flinders' places, spaces, and physical infrastructure. We work across five key areas: Strategic Planning and Customer Experience; Capital Development; Customer and Site Services; Sustainability and Strategic Projects. The team are responsible for the planning, development, capital delivery, management, and maintenance of all University spaces to ensure they are fit for purpose and support Flinders to deliver its strategic objectives.

How to Apply and Information

You are required to submit a Suitability Statement addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
For more information regarding this position, or a confidential chat, we highly encourage you to contact Peter Keys

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 21 May 2026

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