Manager - Commercial Property Portfolio

About The Team

The Commercial Property Portfolio team manages commercial, retail, student accommodation, and retirement village assets. Scope covers end‑to‑end property and lease administration, tenancy schedule renewals, rent reviews, compliance, and WHS. The team drives financial performance through revenue optimisation, cost recovery, and debt control, partnering with Campus Development, Campus Operations, Sustainability, and outsourced asset managers.

Your New Role!  

The Manager – Commercial Property Portfolio leads the strategic, financial, contractual, and operational management of the University’s property, commercial, and retail activities, supporting campus activation and alignment with strategic priorities. The role oversees planning and delivery of property services, including asset and contract management for leases, the property investment portfolio, and third‑party agents for Campus Living Village student accommodation and Murdoch Retirement Village.

As part of the Finance Office, the position provides operational, financial, and contractual advice to the Chief Financial Officer and leadership team to support the Campus Development Plan and Our Strategy – Ngala Kwop Biddi. Building a brighter future, together.

Your key responsibilities will include –

• Lead and develop the team, with clear portfolio ownership and performance goals.
• Oversee end-to-end property, lease, financial, and risk management, including tenancy administration, leasing activities, compliance, budget performance, revenue optimisation, facilities oversight, and sustainability initiatives
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and provide strategic insight, collaborating with internal teams, and external partners, delivering timely reporting, monitoring market conditions and legislation, and supporting broader University property objectives.
   

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $131,854.00– $137,976.00 (market loading eligible) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions in 2026.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent senior experience in property, asset, or commercial management
• Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, including clear written reports and effective interpersonal engagement
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex contracts and service providers
• Strong digital proficiency, including effective use of Microsoft Office and technology for reporting and communication
   

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Tony Pine, Chief Financial Officer, cfo@murdoch.edu.au and quote JR104752 as the reference.

Applications Close Sunday 18 January 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

Please note that the University will be operating under a Limited-Service-Period from 19 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. During this time, recruitment activity will pause, and candidates may experience delays in communication. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.