Property Manager

A Property Manager looks after residential and commercial properties on behalf of the owners. You’ll be working with both tenants and landlords and you’ll be kept busy with a range of daily tasks. A Property Manager may spend their day listing properties for rent, organising inspections or interviewing potential new tenants. You might have to prepare contracts and collect rent or you may have to organise repairs or maintenance.

Property Managers generally have multiple properties on their books so you’ll need excellent organisational skills. You’ll often be called on to sort out property issues so it’s important you’re good at problem solving. You’ll need to be a good negotiator and be great at dealing with a wide range of people. Administrative tasks will be a big part of your job so you need to be up to date with office systems and technology.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $79,976
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a property manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPP41419

Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,485
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Real Estate Agent Property Consultant
Buyer’s Agent Property Administrator Real Estate Agent Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Real Estate Agent Property Consultant Buyer’s Agent Property Administrator Real Estate Agent Assistant + 3 more
CPP41419

Real Estate Agent Licence (QLD)
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,485
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Real Estate Agent Sales Representative
Real Estate Auctioneer Leasing Consultant Strata Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Real Estate Agent Sales Representative Real Estate Auctioneer Leasing Consultant Strata Manager + 3 more
CPP51122

Diploma of Property (Agency Management)
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $5,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Tenancy Officer Real Estate Agent
Strata Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Tenancy Officer Real Estate Agent Strata Manager + 1 more

Unrestricted Real Estate Registration (WA)
Online
2 - 12 months
$0 - $900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Real Estate Agent Tenancy Officer
Sales Representative Buyer’s Agent Leasing Consultant Real Estate Agent Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Real Estate Agent Tenancy Officer Sales Representative Buyer’s Agent Leasing Consultant Real Estate Agent Assistant + 4 more

Restricted Property Management Registration (WA)
Online
6 months
$700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Leasing Consultant Facilities Coordinator
Real Estate Receptionist Client Services Officer Housing Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Leasing Consultant Facilities Coordinator Real Estate Receptionist Client Services Officer Housing Officer + 3 more
10938NAT

Diploma of Facilities Management
Online
24 months
$6,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Manager Facilities Coordinator Facilities Manager
Property Manager Maintenance Manager Asset Manager Environmental Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Manager Facilities Coordinator Facilities Manager Property Manager Maintenance Manager Asset Manager Environmental Manager + 4 more

Bachelor of Business (Property)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Analyst Property Developer Property Manager
Property Valuer Property Specialist New Home Sales Consultant Leasing Agent Business Broker Leasing Consultant Property Fund Manager
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Analyst Property Developer Property Manager Property Valuer Property Specialist New Home Sales Consultant Leasing Agent Business Broker Leasing Consultant Property Fund Manager + 7 more

Master of Property
On Campus
3 years
$65,280 - $127,714
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Acquisition Manager Asset Manager Investment Manager
Property Analyst Property Manager Property Specialist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Acquisition Manager Asset Manager Investment Manager Property Analyst Property Manager Property Specialist + 3 more
CPP40521

Certificate IV in Strata Community Management
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Building Manager Real Estate Appraiser
Strata Manager Compliance Officer Administration Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Building Manager Real Estate Appraiser Strata Manager Compliance Officer Administration Officer + 3 more
AHCMOM217

Operate Quad Bikes
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$0 - $720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Property Manager Agricultural Technician
Land Management Officer Park Ranger Conservation Officer Forestry Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Property Manager Agricultural Technician Land Management Officer Park Ranger Conservation Officer Forestry Worker + 4 more
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Common questions

How much does a Property Manager earn?

In Australia, a full time Property Manager generally earns $1,538 per week ($79,976 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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What are the job opportunities for a Property Manager?

The number of people working as a Property Manager has increased significantly in recent years. There are now 34,500 people working in this role compared to 26,700 five years ago. Property Managers find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Property Manager?

A Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) is a great way to get started in this industry. You could also enrol in a Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice. Depending on your current skill level you might also consider a Diploma of Property (Agency Management).

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