General Manager | Build-to-Rent

_{27th July, 2026}

Our Story:

Essence Communities is Australia and New Zealand’s largest Build-to-Rent (BTR) operator, delivering tailored management solutions backed by a 30-year legacy in property and asset management through our parent company, UniLodge Living Group.

We are shaping the future of rental living - combining commercial discipline with hospitality-led thinking to create communities where people feel they truly belong. As the BTR sector continues to evolve at pace, so do we – expanding our national footprint and redefining what best-in-class performance looks like. 

About the Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished General Manager to oversee the operations and performance of Wentworth Quarter, a premium, stabilised Build-to-Rent community managed by Essence Communities.

Supported by a strong performing team that was opened the asset in 2024, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the overall performance of the asset – balancing commercial outcomes with an exceptional resident experience to create a thriving, connected and highly desirable community.

What You Will Do:
As General Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the property, acting as the key conduit between the client, senior leadership and the onsite team. You will have end-to-end accountability for asset performance, financial outcomes, leasing, compliance, building
presentation, resident experience and team leadership.

Working across both the lease-up and stabilisation phases, you will play a defining role in establishing Wentworth Quarter as a market-leading Build-to-Rent destination. 

Key Focus Areas will include:

• Leading the overall performance and day-to-day operations of the asset, driving delivery against financial and operational KPIs.
• Maximising asset performance through effective leasing, revenue optimisation, retention strategies and value-add initiatives.
• Empowering a high-performing onsite team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and exceptional service.
• Championing a premium resident experience that builds community, engagement and long-term retention.
• Overseeing leasing performance across lease-up and stabilisation, partnering with the Leasing Manager to maximise occupancy and rental returns.

About You:
  
You are an experienced property or Build-to-Rent leader with a strong commercial mindset and a genuine passion for creating exceptional places for people to live. To this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience leading a large-scale residential, Build-to-Rent, hotel or similarly complex asset.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, forecasts and performance against KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and inspire high-performing teams
• Current NSW Class 1 Real Estate Licence (required).
• Current working rights in Australia and the ability to provide a valid National Police Check.

Why Join Us?

At Essence Communities, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We cultivate an environment where your contribution is recognised, and excellence is celebrated.
  
We offer:

• Attractive remuneration indicative of your experience and impact.
• A refined and inclusive culture where individuality is respected and meaningful contribution is valued
• A genuine voice at the table, with opportunities to shape our future through engagement forums and Viva Engage
• A connected community, brought to life through curated team events, celebrations and social initiatives
• Exclusive travel privileges, with preferred rates across Essence Hotels & Apartment
• Rewarding referral recognition, with up to $1,000 for introducing exceptional talent to our growing teams.

How to Apply:
  
This is an opportunity to take the lead on a premium Build-to-Rent asset and play a pivotal role in shaping its next phase of growth, performance and resident experience.
  
Join a forward-thinking environment where commercial performance, operational excellence and exceptional resident experience come together to create a truly differentiated residential community.
  
If you are an accomplished property leader ready to make your mark and lead the continued success of a premium Build-to-Rent asset, we would love to hear from you.
  
Essence Communities is part of the UniLodge Living Group. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
  
We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.