Confidence in Australia’s property market remains strong and employers are looking for candidates to work on permanent and fixed-term contracts, says recruiting experts Hays Property.
Residential Property Managers, Business Development Managers and Residential Sales Consultants are topping the list of skills in demand in the latest Hays Quarterly Report for July to September 2015.
“Real estate agencies are growing their property management portfolios and new residential apartment developments have increased in many locations around the country thanks to low interest rates and strong investor demand,” says Chris Kent, Regional Director of Hays Property.
“As a result candidate shortages continue and in some locations have forced employers to consider candidates with potential rather and transferable skills over previous experience. Meanwhile, in the public sector a change in some funding to disability services has prompted movement in property portfolios and has created a need for project-based property professionals to manage.”
The recruiter says it is seeing high demand for Residential Property Managers who understand local legislation and can communicate positively and clearly with both landlords and tenants.
“The high turnover in this job function as people leave the industry further adds to demand. Employers want to secure permanent staff due to the client facing nature of the role, although short-term relief staff are also needed. Demand is so high that suitable candidates typically receive more than one job offer,” says Chris. “For similar reasons, Assistant Property Managers are also sought.
“Business Development Managers are also needed in the residential market as real estate agencies look to grow their rent roll by securing more properties from investors.”
Residential Sales Consultants are another area of high demand, says Chris. “Many more traditional sales consultants have left the industry, and employers are looking for contemporary residential salespeople with a hunger for sales and who can secure new listings. A lot of innovative boutique agencies are also looking for people willing to work as a buyer’s agent in order to enter the industry, build their network and relationships, and work their way up.
“Residential off the plan and new home Salespeople are also needed. Lower interest rates are encouraging more development and there are a huge number of apartments in either the planning, design or construction phase.”
Other roles in demand include Acquisition Managers, Commercial/Industrial Property Managers, Client-side Project Managers and Retail Tenancy Coordinators.
“The high demand for local and experienced talent has created an environment where candidates can look for a role that offers genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements, career growth and a higher salary,” says Chris.
For the full list of skills in demand, please view our Hays Quarterly Report.
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