Property Manager & Business Development Manager

Job description:Are you a rising star in property management who's ready for more than just managing a rent roll?At Empire8 we're not just building a rent roll — we're building a residential property management division from the ground up, and we want the right person to grow with us from day one. This isn't a cog-in-a-machine corporate role. You'll have real autonomy, real recognition, and a genuine pathway to senior leadership as we scale.
If you're ambitious, love people as much as property, and want your fingerprints on something you've helped build — read on.THE ROLE AT A GLANCE
LocationMoonee Ponds, Melbourne VIC (servicing outer-suburban residential portfolios)
Employment TypePart-Time (flexible start) with a genuine pathway to Full-Time as the portfolio grows. Full time available for the right candidateDepartmentResidential Property Management — Empire 8 Property InvestmentsReports ToDirector, Empire8 Property Investments
RemunerationCompetitive base salary + BDM performance incentives (new management bonuses)
Start DateImmediately — we move fast when we find the right person
Licence RequiredCurrent Victorian Certificate of Registration or Agent's Representative Certificate; full Estate Agent's Licence preferred or in progress
ABOUT EMPIRE8 PROPERTY INVESTMENTSEmpire8 Property Investments is a Melbourne-based real estate firm with operations in residential and commercial property sales, buyers advocacy, and investment advisory. Our Moonee Ponds office is now launching a dedicated residential property management division — and this hire is the cornerstone of that launch.We're a tight-knit, high-performing team that moves fast, treats people well, and invests in the people who invest in us. You won't be employee #247 in a franchise network. You'll be a key person in a company that genuinely cares about outcomes — for every client and every team member.WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY BE DOINGThis is a dual-function role — you're the operator AND the builder. As the division grows, the mix shifts from BDM-heavy (building the portfolio) to PM-heavy (managing it at quality), with leadership responsibilities added.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT — The Operator
Manage a growing residential rental portfolio of standalone houses across Melbourne's outer-suburban growth corridors (Wyndham, Melton, Hume, Whittlesea and surrounds)Own the full tenancy lifecycle end-to-end: lease preparation, condition reports, routine inspections, rent reviews, arrears management, maintenance coordination, and end-of-tenancy processesBe the compliance champion for the division — ensuring every property and tenancy is fully compliant with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic) and the 2025 reformsCoordinate a panel of reliable outer-suburban tradespeople for maintenance, balancing urgency and owner budgetHandle all tenant and rental provider communications professionally and proactively — the best PMs prevent problems, not just solve themLiaise with Consumer Affairs Victoria, the RTBA, RDRV, and VCAT as required, keeping the Director across any escalationsKeep every file, ledger, and diary accurate using property management software (PropertyMe, PropertyTree, or similar)
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT — The BuilderActively grow the property management rent roll — prospecting new landlord clients through local area marketing, digital outreach, referral networks, and open-for-inspection activityConduct rental appraisals and present compelling management proposals to prospective rental providersConvert self-managing investors and clients currently with other agencies through superior service and sharp local market knowledgeBuild and maintain referral relationships with buyers' agents, mortgage brokers, conveyancers, and financial planners operating in our target growth corridorsWork with the Empire8 sales team to capture management of every new investment property settled by our clients — the in-house pipeline is real and readyTrack your new-business pipeline, conversion rates, and portfolio-growth metrics, reporting to the Director regularly
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Non-Negotiables12-3 years of hands-on residential property management experience in Victoria — you know the RTA inside out and you don't need to be shown the basicsDemonstrated people management skills: you know how to manage up (owners), manage across (tenants and contractors), and, in time, manage down (admin support)Real conflict resolution experience — you can hold a difficult conversation calmly, reach a fair resolution, and keep the relationship intactCurrent Victorian Certificate of Registration or Agent's Representative Certificate (or full Estate Agent's Licence — even better)Confident, professional communicator — written and verbal — with an ability to adapt your tone from empathetic to firm without losing professionalismFull, valid Victorian driver's licence and own reliable vehicle (essential for an outer-suburban portfolio)
The Stand-Out ListBDM experience — or real hunger for it, backed by a network and the confidence to pick up the phoneProficiency in PropertyMe, PropertyTree, or Console Cloud — and a willingness to learn fast if notHands-on experience managing standalone houses rather than apartment portfolios, and understanding how different the operational demands areSolid knowledge of the November 2025 Victorian rental reforms: the extended no-fault eviction ban, prescribed application form (mandatory from 31 March 2026), increased notice periods, and the new RDRV dispute serviceAmbition to grow into a Head of Property Management role — we want someone who sees this as a career-defining move, not just a job
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Career TrajectoryA genuine pathway to Head of Property Management as the division scales. We promote from within — your growth is our plan.
Earn What You BuildCompetitive base salary plus BDM performance incentives — the more you grow the portfolio, the more your income grows with it.
Flexible Start, Full FutureStart part-time if it suits your situation. As the portfolio grows, so does your role — and your hours, by choice.
A Team That Has Your BackSmall team, real support. Direct access to the Director. No bureaucracy, no politics — just results and respect.
WHO THRIVES AT EMPIRE8
You'll thrive here if you:Take genuine pride in keeping both landlords and tenants well-informed — because you know that's how you prevent problems, not just solve themAre energised by a new challenge, not intimidated by it — this division is new, which means you get to shape itTreat every difficult conversation as a problem to solve, not a conflict to winAre self-directed enough to manage a field-based, multi-property day without needing someone standing over youBelieve that great property management is a long-term relationship business, not a series of transactionsHave the hunger to grow a portfolio, the discipline to manage it properly, and the confidence to represent Empire8 in the local community
This role is NOT for you if:You want a clock-in clock-out job where someone else makes all the decisions. We need someone who takes ownership. If 'that's not my job' is a phrase you use often, we're probably not the right fit — and that's okay.Tell us: Why Empire8? What's the biggest win you've had in property management? Where do you want to be in 3 years
Send us your CV and a short video link of yourself on why you would be suitable for the role at Empire8 Property Investments.Work Location: In person or at site