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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.
There are 4 courses available for people who want to become a Property Manager.
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The CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice is the course you need to become a licensed real estate agent, auctioneer, buyer’s agent, or stock and station agent. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that teaches the fundamentals of Australian property law, trust accounting, marketing and communication. Choose electives to match your career aspirations: real estate sales, rentals and property management, auctioneering, commercial sales and leasing, stock and station, office administration. Enquire now for the full list of specialisations and upcoming opportunities for enrolment. Learn more.
The Diploma of Property (Agency Management) (CPP51119) is the qualification you need to own or manage a real estate agency in Australia. Over 12-24 months of part-time study you will learn how to run a successful real estate business, while ensuring legal compliance and industry best practices. The course covers: trust accounting, financial management, real property marketing, HR, and business planning. This course is open to international students. Enquire now for a list of study units, delivery options, and enrolment dates. Learn more.
Registration as a property manager is required if you work in an agency managing residential or commercial properties in South Australia. This qualification will qualify you to work for a registered South Australian land agent, but if you own or manage your own property management business you will need to be a registered land agent yourself. To qualify for registration as a property manager, you need to provide a statement of attainment for the Property Manager Registration (SA). You can then apply to Consumer and Business Services in South Australia for registration as a Property Manager. Learn more.
Become a Property Officer at your local Council with the LGA50120 Diploma of Local Government (Property Management). This nationally recognised qualification is a good mix of leadership, customer service, and property management skills. The course covers: applying property management legislation, administering and leasing properties, arranging lease spaces, preparing leases and conveyancing documents, finalising conveyancing transactions, managing business risk, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of property management competencies, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Property Manager generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 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.
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 Job Outlook 2020
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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Here are some potential career pathways within property management. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Property Management
Real Estate Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Facilities Manager
$1,400 weekly pay
Property Manager
$1,350 weekly pay
Real Estate Agency Manager
$1,730 weekly pay
Real Estate Agent
Strata Manager
Tenancy Officer
$1,250 weekly pay
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