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Community Manager

Job Posted 3/11/2025
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
Not Specified, QUEENSLAND
Category Sports
Pay
$80,000.00 to $100,000.00 Per Year
Job Description

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

You might not have heard about Ingenia before, and we tend to fly under the radar. Once you take a look into our dynamic, incredibly fast growing (ASX 200) business with a culture of creating community you'll be surprised by all the opportunities you'll find.

We are a leading Australian property group that own, operate and develop a fast-growing portfolio of Lifestyle communities (land lease communities) and holiday parks across key urban and coastal markets. We employ over 1300 people across 120 parks and communities, with offices in the 3 eastern seaboard states.

Here at Ingenia, you can enjoy working within an organisation that genuinely cares for its people and is committed to creating communities where our residents and visitors can truly belong.

About the Location

Positioned in Burpengary East, just North of the Brisbane CBD, Freshwater by Ingenia Lifestyle is a tree change lifestyle, but still within easy reach of the coast. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the wide level walking trails meandering through Freshwater National Park or visit the water ways of Moreton Bay.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Community Manager to effectively manage the day-to-day operations and resales within our lifestyle community. This Community Manager position the right candidate will be responsible for full management of all operational aspects associated with the Community and promoting and selling resale homes within the community. Maintaining our inhouse residents and relationships with potential buyers and vendors and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all residents.

Key Accountabilities

  1. Engage with residents to curate a social and wellness program that builds on Community.
  2. Provide a high level of customer service to all residents, guests, and community members.
  3. Financial management including budgeting, profit and loss and reporting.
  4. Coordinate the effective management of the onsite team, including grounds and maintenance, cleaning, and administration staff.
  5. Manage the health, safety, and compliance requirements of the Community.
  6. Ensuring the Community presents to a high standard.
  7. Support the Construction and Development teams with new homes delivery, installation and or the refurbishment process of resale homes.
  8. Establish relationships within the local Community to benefit the residents of Hervey Bay.
  9. Build and maintain relationships with vendors to educate them about our selling services, ensuring high conversion rates and the success of resales.
  10. Act as the selling agent and advocate for customers, providing guidance throughout the selling and buying process.
  11. Conduct property/community tours and provide information to interested buyers about available homes and amenities.
  12. Full management of all operational aspects associated with the Community.
  13. Maintain the CRM database with active resale listings and buyer information.
  14. Negotiate offers, counter offers, and contract terms on behalf of vendors to secure the best possible deals.
  15. Monitor market trends and competitor activities to stay informed about industry developments and adjust sales strategies as needed.
  16. Manage a team with positive outcomes.

About You

  1. Experience in real estate, hospitality management, or aged care.
  2. A demonstrated self-starter, enthusiastic to drive results, and capable of working to operational requirements.
  3. Excellent administrative, financial controls and practices.
  4. Ability to identify problems and to use initiative and effective communication skills to resolve the issue.
  5. Demonstrated capability and experience in the management of maintenance of buildings and grounds is desirable.
  6. Ability to respond well to emergency situations.

Culture and Benefits

  1. Fab discounts on our holiday parks.
  2. Varied and unique role.
  3. Inclusive and friendly culture.

What's next?

If you wish to join a successful team in a growing company, please click on the apply for this job button and submit your resume.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must be able to work in Australia and be residing in Australia at the time of application. Only applicants who progress to the next stage in the recruitment process will be contacted. You will be required to complete a National Police History Check if you are successful for this role.

No agencies please.

Culture and Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive package, flexibility (including working from home for some roles), extensive training and development, career progression and generous reward and recognition programs including some amazing discounts at our Holiday Parks so come join the team and apply now! We look forward to receiving your application. Please note that to be considered for this role you must be able to work in Australia and provide evidence of working rights. All employees of Ingenia Communities must undergo a National Police Check.