Head of Property

You’ll ensure property operations and developments are seamlessly integrated to maintain portfolio integrity while supporting the delivery of major commercial initiatives.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager, Commercial, the Head of Property leads the stewardship, performance and governance of Port of Melbourne’s extensive property portfolio.

Stewardship of the Port’s Property Portfolio

You will work closely with the Head of Commercial Development who is responsible for property development at the Port. The Head of Property is a senior operational and leadership position, accountable for the strategic management of existing assets, tenant relationships, lease renewals, and compliance performance across a complex and high-value portfolio.

You’ll lead a team of Property Relationship Managers, ensuring best-practice tenant engagement, operational risk management, and commercial discipline across approximately 70 long-term leasehold arrangements.

• Maintain independent compliance reporting and portfolio performance visibility to the Executive.
• Drive continual improvement in systems, reporting, and engagement practices across the portfolio.
• Oversee reporting and data accuracy within the property management system (Progen).
• Partner with the Head of Commercial Development to ensure alignment between operational property management and commercial strategy.
• Provide leadership, guidance and development to the Property Relationship Managers.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and governance obligations, including Tenancy Customer Charter (TCC) and Port Concession Deed (PCD) requirements.
• Manage lease renewals, variations, and non-material commercial negotiations.
• Lead the Property team and oversee all day-to-day property management, lease administration, valuations, and tenant relationships.

• 10–15 years’ experience in property or infrastructure portfolio management within complex, regulated environments.
• Proven capability managing multiple tenancies and complex lease arrangements.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to balance operational delivery and strategic alignment.
• Strong leadership capability, with experience developing high-performing teams.
• Deep expertise in lease management, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Tertiary qualification in property, business, economics, or a related discipline.

• A modern hybrid work model (3/2 office/flex) based in Docklands
• Generous parental leave, wellbeing initiatives, and novated leasing options