CAREER CENTRE

Use your ability to be self-motivated and self-disciplined to efficiently manage a portfolio that includes:

• Control of the administration of the common property
• Assist in managing the needs of the community
• Govern the processes for repairs and maintenance
• Arrange and conduct meetings of the strata community and its committee
• Maintain appropriate insurance and contact
• Administer the finances of the strata

• Effective time management skills
• Active problem solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to mediate issues between stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong logic and reasoning skills
• Facility management
• Ethical practices and standards
• Crisis and risk management
• Governance and legal skills
• Ability to multitask
• Resilient client relationships
• Administer meetings to achieve results
• Attention to detail
• Broad understanding of a building’s construction and mechanical services

As a strata manager you will liaise, negotiate and communicate with:

• Real Estate and Conveyancing Industries
• The Development and Construction Industry: Developers, Builders, Architects, Surveyors and Building Engineers
• Contractors and Trades: Plumbers, Electricians, Cleaners, Gardeners, Painters, Fencers, Concreters and Carpenters
• Government and other Agencies: Local Councils, Community
  Affairs, Australian Taxation Office, Metropolitan Fire Brigade/Country Fire Authority, Police, Court Judges, and Tribunal Members
• Other key professions: Legal, Insurance, Finance and Banking, Accounting and Auditing, and Debt Collection
• Plus anyone and any industry that will assist you to manage the needs, requirements and obligations of the strata community and their scheme

Use your own personal experience and knowledge with current and developing technology to enhance your communication ability with clients.

Make your decision to enter an industry with a clear career path.

As an industry association, SCA (NSW) provides you with educational opportunities to introduce you to the industry, ongoing education to increase your knowledge and avenues to support you with industry best practices, and to develop your skills.

Complemented within a Professional Development Program you can also take advantage of Post Nominal Credentials, to place with your title as Strata Community Manager to reflect your commitment to continual development, as well as your high ethical and professional standing within the strata industry.

For career progression, business management and ownership, and unique professional development opportunities across all aspects of management, a career in strata management will make you an integral and vital part of this energetic, exciting, and evolving industry.