" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eOffice Manager | Real Estate | $115K + Super\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19887\"\u003e Residential Leasing and Property Management \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19888\"\u003e Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19889\"\u003e Public \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19890\"\u003e Eastern Suburbs Melbourne VIC \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 15/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay an important role in supporting the agency\u0026#39;s ongoing success\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on leadership position\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFelxible work hours\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Melbourne\u0027s Eastern Suburbs | $115,000 + Super\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReady to step into an Office Manager role where your experience and leadership will genuinely make a difference?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re partnering with an established real estate agency in Melbourne\u0027s eastern suburbs to appoint an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eOffice Manager / Operations Manager\u003c/strong\u003e to oversee the day-to-day running of the business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working closely with the Director, you\u0027ll take ownership of business operations, staff management, HR, compliance and internal processes across the Sales, Property Management and Administration departments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who understands how a successful real estate agency operates and enjoys finding better ways to do things.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$115,000 + superannuation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablished real estate agency in Melbourne\u0027s eastern suburbs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSenior position working directly with the Director\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResponsibility across Sales, Property Management and Administration\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to improve business systems, processes and operational performance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBroad involvement in HR, people management and workplace culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay an important role in supporting the agency\u0027s ongoing success\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYour Role\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Office Manager, you\u0027ll be responsible for ensuring the business operates efficiently while supporting the team and Director with operational and strategic initiatives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYour responsibilities will include:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverseeing daily office operations across multiple departments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews and employee relations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviewing and improving office systems, procedures and workflows.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting staff development, training and workplace culture.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverseeing agency compliance, including real estate legislation, workplace obligations and trust accounting procedures.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinating administrative functions across sales and property management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking alongside the Finance Manager on operational expenditure, supplier management and payroll administration.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding trust accounting support and oversight when required.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting the Director with business performance, reporting and operational improvements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re looking for someone who is confident, organised and commercially minded, with the experience to manage a busy real estate office.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTo be considered, you will ideally bring:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum 3 years\u0027 experience in a similar Office Manager, Operations Manager or Real Estate Management position.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of residential real estate operations, including Sales and Property Management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience managing staff, HR processes and operational administration.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking knowledge of Victorian real estate legislation, compliance and trust accounting.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence implementing systems, streamlining processes and improving business efficiency.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCertificate IV in Property Services or equivalent (essential).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull Real Estate Licence (desirable).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent driver\u0027s licence and police check.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Most importantly, you\u0027ll be someone who takes ownership, builds strong relationships with staff and enjoys creating an organised, productive workplace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Consider This Opportunity?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0027re an experienced Real Estate Office Manager or Operations Manager looking for a position with broader responsibility, this could be the next step you\u0027ve been waiting for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rather than being limited to traditional office administration, you\u0027ll be involved in the people, systems, compliance and operational decisions that keep the business moving forward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll have the opportunity to use your industry experience, contribute ideas and work closely with the Director to support the agency\u0027s continued success.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a confidential discussion about the position, contact \u003cstrong\u003eAllan Forde at Gough Recruitment on 0400 892 241\u003c/strong\u003e, or apply directly through SEEK.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAll applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially.\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search 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