Property Manager

at  Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Ltd

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services LTD (KAMS) is a well-established regional Aboriginal community controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support for 6 independent member services, as well as providing direct clinical services in a further 6 remote Aboriginal communities across the region.
KAMS has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 22 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence based best practice in primary health care.
The Kimberley region is located in the northern part of Western Australia and covers about 421,000 square kilometres. The Kimberley has only three towns with a population of more than 2,000 (Broome, Derby and Kununurra), and the total population is around 37,000. In addition to the sealed Route 1 which runs along the southern part of the area, the unsealed Gibb River Road runs through the heart of the region from Derby to the highway near Kununurra. Access to much of the region is by dirt road, air or sea.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

KAMS has an opportunity for a Property Manager to join their friendly, multidisciplinary team in Broome, WA, on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Executive Officer - Business Services you will be responsible for the property management functions for Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Ltd (KAMS) and Kimberley Renal Services Pty Ltd (KRS).

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Follow and understand KAMS Staff Housing Policy and Property Management Procedures;
• Understand and ensure all transactions are compliant with the Residential Tenancies Act 1987;
• Liaise and negotiate with Tenants, Owners, Real Estate Agents and Landlords to secure residential premises as required;
• Prepare and maintain residential lease agreements and other tenancy documents with landlord and staff member;
• Coordinate payment and on charging of ingoing monies to landlords and owners;
• Assist with the development and implementation of specific projects at the request of the Office of the CEO or KRS Chief Operating Officer or their delegates
• Provide essential support to projects including working with Executive Management Team to achieve project success

KAMS are seeking a candidate who has completed a Real Estate Institute WA Property Management course or the willingness to do so. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year’s experience as a Property Manager in a Real Estate Office or similar agency and a good understanding of Real Estate Institute WA Tenancy Act. Due to the nature of this role, a current manual driver’s licence with the capacity to drive a 4WD and travel by small aircraft is required.
Previous experience working with Aboriginal people and or Aboriginal organisations will be highly regarded.
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Please note: It is a requirement that successful candidates be willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to employment with KAMS.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Follow and understand KAMS Staff Housing Policy and Property Management Procedures;
• Understand and ensure all transactions are compliant with the Residential Tenancies Act 1987;
• Liaise and negotiate with Tenants, Owners, Real Estate Agents and Landlords to secure residential premises as required;
• Prepare and maintain residential lease agreements and other tenancy documents with landlord and staff member;
• Coordinate payment and on charging of ingoing monies to landlords and owners;
• Assist with the development and implementation of specific projects at the request of the Office of the CEO or KRS Chief Operating Officer or their delegates
• Provide essential support to projects including working with Executive Management Team to achieve project succes

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive salary package including a base salary of $75,399 per annum pro rata (depending on experience) plus super and a further host of benefits, including:

• District allowance $2,920 p.a.;
• Electricity allowance $1,440 p.a;
• Accommodation allowance $13,000 p.a.;
• Annual airfares subsidy to the value of $1,285 p.a. (after 12 months of service);
• 5 weeks leave p.a.