Junior Property Manager / Leasing Consultant

Junior Property Manager / Leasing Consultant

Milk Chocolate is looking for a motivated Junior Property Manager / Leasing Consultant to join our growing national property management team based in Sydney.

This is a genuine entry point into property management — not a dead-end admin role. You will be hands-on from day one, with real responsibility across leasing and inspections for our Sydney portfolio, supported by an experienced team that is invested in helping you grow.

If you are early in your real estate career and looking for a business where you can develop quickly, build real skills, and progress into a full Property Manager role, this is worth a serious look.

What You'll Do

• Conduct open homes and routine inspections across the Sydney portfolio
• Manage advertising and online listings for vacant properties
• Handle leasing enquiries, process applications, and manage approvals
• Coordinate ingoing and outgoing inspections
• Coordinate with on-the-ground leasing agents for interstate properties
• Assist with arrears, lease renewals, and general portfolio administration
• Manage a small allocated Sydney portfolio with direct support from the Property Manager and Senior Property Manager
• Handle day-to-day tenant and owner communication professionally and promptly
• Maintain accurate records across all systems and tools
• Support the wider PM team with general administration as required

What You Bring

• Current Certificate of Registration (COR) — essential
• 1–2 years of real estate experience, ideally in leasing or property management
• Strong entry-level candidates with the right attitude will also be considered
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Well organised with high attention to detail
• Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Team-focused with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Proficiency with Google Workspace; experience with PropertyMe, Inspect Real Estate, or similar systems is a bonus

Our Tech Stack

• PropertyMe
• Inspect Real Estate
• Tapi
• Inspection Express
• FLK It Over
• Google Workspace (G-Suite)

What Success Looks Like

• Open homes and routines delivered consistently and professionally across the Sydney portfolio
• Leasing activity managed efficiently with low vacancy and strong applicant quality
• Clear, timely communication with tenants and owners
• A proactive approach — issues flagged early and actioned quickly

Reporting Line

Reports to and works closely with the Property Manager, Senior Property Manager, and General Manager.

Growth \& Development

This role is built for someone who wants to progress. You will have direct day-to-day support from experienced team members and a clear pathway into a full Property Manager role as you build your skills and confidence.

• Support for licensing progression including NSW Class 2 Licence
• Ongoing upskilling in property management legislation and compliance
• Exposure to a national portfolio and cross-functional teams including Projects, Maintenance, and Purchasing

Our Culture

At Milk Chocolate, we operate with a high-performance, no-ego culture where people are trusted to take ownership and deliver outcomes.

We're a hands-on, collaborative team that works closely across Property Management, Projects, Purchasing, and Tech — and we genuinely enjoy working together.

• Monday morning coffees to start the week as a team
• Fortnightly Wednesday team lunches
• Friday drinks and snacks to close out the week
• Monthly team BBQs
• Off-site away days every six months to align, reset, and build as a team

Why Join Milk Chocolate

• A real entry point into property management with genuine responsibility from day one
• Direct mentorship from a Senior Property Manager and General Manager
• Clear progression pathway into a full Property Manager role
• Be part of a fast-growing, tech-enabled property services business
• Work with a modern PM tech stack across a national portfolio
• Flexible working with 1 day WFH per week (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday)

Pay: $65,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Is your notice period under four weeks?

Experience:

• Property management: 1 year (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• NSW Property Certificate of Registration (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chippendale NSW 2008