Property & Leasing Manager (Full-Time, Permanent) 

National Trust of Western Australia | Perth CBD  

Help shape the future of Western Australia’s heritage places. 

Are you an experienced property or leasing professional who thrives on balancing commercial outcomes with cultural stewardship? Do you want to use your skills to support places that matter to communities across Western Australia? 

The National Trust of Western Australia is seeking a highly capable Property & Leasing Manager to lead the management, leasing and operational performance of our diverse portfolio of more than 65 heritage places across the State. 

This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic property management with heritage conservation, community value and long‑term stewardship. 

Why You’ll Love This Role 

• Work with purpose—every place you manage contributes to conserving and celebrating Western Australia’s heritage. 

• Lead leasing strategy, property operations and portfolio planning across commercial, residential, community and tourism‑focused properties. 

• Shape how heritage places are lived in, visited and valued by communities. 

• Collaborate with the Director Place & Landscapes, CEO, senior leaders, tenants, contractors and community partners. 

• Enjoy a varied role spanning strategic planning, operational oversight, compliance, risk management and relationship building. 

• Stunning West Perth location with on-site parking. 

About the Role 

Reporting to the Director Place and Landscapes, you will oversee the full lifecycle of property and lease management across the National Trust’s statewide portfolio. 

Your work will ensure each place—whether a heritage attraction, commercial tenancy, residential lease, community facility or remote ruin—is managed in a way that protects cultural significance while supporting sustainable use, revenue generation and community benefit. 

You will lead: 

• Property and leasing frameworks, strategies and procedures. 

• Lease negotiations, renewals, compliance and tenant relationships. 

• Asset maintenance coordination, presentation standards and operational oversight. 

• Adaptive reuse opportunities, commercial activation and place‑based strategies. 

• Property records, documentation and reporting. 

• Compliance with legislation, heritage obligations, safety standards and environmental requirements. 

• Responses to property incidents, tenancy issues and operational risks. 

• Advice to the CEO, Director and senior leaders on property, leasing and compliance matters. 

• Productive relationships with agents, tenants, contractors, community groups and local authorities. 

This role is central to maintaining high standards of presentation, visitor experience and operational integrity across National Trust places. 

Who We’re Looking For 

You’re a professional, pragmatic and solutions‑focused property specialist who can balance commercial realities with heritage values. 

You may be: 

• A property or leasing manager seeking a role with greater purpose and complexity. 

• An experienced commercial or residential property professional ready to step into a strategic leadership role. 

• Someone with strong operational capability who enjoys varied work across compliance, risk, maintenance and stakeholder engagement. 

You’ll bring: 

• Demonstrated capability in property and leasing management across diverse portfolios. 

• Sound knowledge of property legislation, leasing practices, heritage obligations, safety requirements and governance frameworks. 

• Proven ability to deliver leasing activities, property operations, maintenance planning and compliance monitoring. 

• Strong advisory skills and the ability to provide practical, confidential and well‑informed guidance to senior leaders and stakeholders. 

• Demonstrated management experience to support a team of asset, grounds and leasing staff. 

• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and risk management capability. 

• Highly developed communication, consultation and relationship‑building skills. 

• Professional integrity, discretion and sound judgement aligned with National Trust values. 

• A current WA driver’s licence and National Police Clearance (required prior to appointment). 

A Few Things to Know 

• This is a full‑time, permanent Level 7 GOSAC position. 

• You will supervise a small team including property, asset management and grounds maintenance staff. 

• The role is based in West Perth (The Old Observatory, West Perth) with regular travel to heritage places across Western Australia. 

About the National Trust of Western Australia 

For more than 65 years, the National Trust of Western Australia has been conserving and celebrating our State’s heritage. Through our places, programs, advocacy and partnerships, we connect people with Western Australia’s stories and protect places of significance for future generations. 

Ready to Apply? 

If you’re looking for a role that combines strategic property management, operational leadership and heritage stewardship with genuine community purpose, we’d love to hear from you. 

For further information about the role please contact Kelly Rippingale, Director Place and Landscapes at the National Trust WA on 9321 6088

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are required to submit:
• A comprehensive CV and (if relevant) copies of your academic transcripts or degree.
• A written statement (no more than three (3) pages) explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the role and demonstrate your ability to meet the work-related criteria (Selection Criteria), as listed in the attached JDF.
• Application to be submitted / sent via email to chro@ntwa.com.au

Join us and help ensure Western Australia’s heritage places remain vibrant, sustainable and culturally meaningful for generations to come.