Job Description

At Hindmarsh Retirement, we are committed to creating safe, welcoming, and high-quality communities for our residents. As our Property Upgrades Manager, you will play a key role in delivering refurbishment and infrastructure projects across our retirement village portfolio, ensuring each project enhances the resident experience while maintaining the quality and presentation of our communities.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will work closely with village teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Planning, coordinating, and delivering refurbishment and infrastructure projects across our retirement villages.
• Managing project budgets, programmes, contractor engagement, and project delivery outcomes.
• Scoping works and obtaining quotes and tenders from contractors, suppliers, and trades.
• Overseeing contractors on site to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to specification.
• Building strong relationships with Community Managers, Sales Managers, Maintenance Officers, residents, and project stakeholders.
• Ensuring projects comply with relevant building codes, standards, approvals, and WHS requirements.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, asset records, warranties, certifications, and project registers.
• Driving continuous improvement across refurbishment, maintenance, and capital works projects.

We are looking for team members who have:

• Extensive experience managing refurbishment, renovation, maintenance, or capital works projects.
• Strong knowledge of building infrastructure, construction methods, and building services.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, budgets, project schedules, and stakeholder relationships.
• A solid understanding of building compliance, WHS requirements, and construction best practices.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work across multiple sites and teams.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver quality outcomes.
• A genuine appreciation for working within retirement communities and enhancing the resident experience.

Build more than projects. Build your future with Hindmarsh.

At Hindmarsh, you’ll join a team where people feel supported, valued and empowered to grow. We combine the strength of a respected national business with a collaborative, people-first culture where you’re more than just a number.

Along with meaningful work and career development opportunities, you’ll enjoy:

• Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers
• Flex Days and additional leave rewards
• A birthday gift every year
• Ongoing training and development
• Wellbeing initiatives that support you inside and outside of work

Please reach out to our internal recruitment team directly to have a chat about how Hindmarsh can support your career goals. Click Apply now to get started.