Careers and Employment Service

Career options: Real Estate and Property Development

Population growth continues to drive the ongoing development of residential, retail and commercial
properties in Australia. Real estate and property development professionals are responsible for the
construction, sales, management, and leasing of such properties. In this fast growing industry, it is
no surprise that real estate and property development graduates are in demand.

To work in the real estate and property development industry, you'll need great communication and
interpersonal skills to successfully collaborate with other professionals in delivering sustainable and
liveable environments.

Career opportunities

The following career opportunities are available to real estate and property development graduates:

Real Estate Sales and Leasing

Property Asset Manager
Strata Title Manager
Shopping Centre Manager
Facilities Manager
Development Analyst
Development Manager
Building Manager
Project Director
Marketing (research and analysis, project marketing, project sales management, advertising)
Project Management (development management, contracts administration)
Investment Management
Property Finance

Positions and employers

Many graduate employers recruit from a wide range of disciplines. The major directory of graduate
recruitment in Australia, Graduate Opportunities, lists employers by the disciplines from which they
are recruiting. You might be surprised by the range of employers recruiting from your degree and
the sectors of the workplace where you might establish a career.

Examples of graduate positions and employers include:

Sales & Marketing Associate Peter Huang

Sales Support GJ Gardner Homes
Assistant Manager in Regional/Commercial Banking ANZ
Commercial Property Operations Manager L J Hooker
Sales and Leasing Cadet Wright Property Corp Pty Ltd
Commercial leasing consultant Ray White Surfers Paradise
Contractor Ray White
Principal of CBS Property Group Ray White Surfers Paradise
Sales Associate REMAX

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Marketing and Sales Associate Ray White
Property Research Analyst National Research Real Estate Property
Oliver Hume Property Group Property Research Analyst
Graduate Trainee commercial valuations Savills

In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a
range of other skills (e.g. teamwork, analytical, communication) through academic study,
employment, voluntary work, sporting activities and life experience. Recognising the value
employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search.

Vacancies websites

Australia

Australian Property Institute

Australian Public Service graduate recruitment
Brisbane City Council vacancies
Byron Employment
Careerjet employment search engine
CareerOne property and real estate vacancies
Drake International
Graduate Opportunities (major directory of graduate recruitment in Australia)
Hays Personnel Services
Hudson Recruitment
Job Serve
LG Jobs (local government vacancies)
Michael Page International
MyCareer property management vacancies
Queensland Government Jobs
Real estate job search
Seek real estate and property vacancies

International

Country Website
Worldwide Career Jet (Use keyword: graduate)
Worldwide Going Global
Asia Grad Asia
China Zhaopin
Europe Eurograduate live
India FreshersHome
Indonesia JobStreet Campus Indonesia
Ireland GradIreland
Malaysia Graduan
Malaysia JobStreet Campus Malaysia
Malaysia TalentCorp
Philippines JobStreet Campus Philippines
Singapore OverseasJobs Central
Singapore JobStreet Campus Singapore
Thailand JobStreet Campus Thailand
United Kingdom Prospects Web UK
United Kingdom TARGETjobs
United Kingdom and Europe Milkround.com

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United States Quintessential Careers
United States United Nations Headquarters graduate internships

Targeting potential employers

Australian Government departments

Chambers of Commerce and peak industry groups in Australia
Local Governments in Australia
Real estate agencies in Queensland
Top 2000 Australian company profiles

Employment prospects and starting salaries

Grad Jobs and Dollars provides information on employment rates and median starting salaries by
field of study, for Australian university graduates surveyed four months after graduation.
Information on occupations Australia-wide, such as the size of the workforce, employment prospects
and average weekly earnings is available from JobOutlook.

Professional associations

Joining a professional association is a great way to meet people in your field, who can assist you to
explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. These associations exist
in every field of employment and hold regular professional development and networking events.
Students are welcome to join, and membership often costs as little as $60 per year.

Australasian Housing Institute

Australian Housing & Urban Research Institute
Australian Institute of Building
Australian Institute of Management
Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce
Housing Industry Association
Institute of Management Consultants
Planning Institute of Australia
Real Estate Institute of Australia
Real Estate Institute of Queensland

Other useful links

Real estate agents licencing requirements in Queensland

Sample job advertisements

Lend Lease Investment Management manages property funds globally on behalf of institutional
clients.

We are looking for graduates with degrees in:

* Property (Investment, Asset Management & Development)

* Real Estate (Property valuation, Analysis, Management)
* Business & Commerce (Property)

Graduates coming into our Investment Management business will embark on a 2 year program
where they will participate in six monthly rotations and gain exposure and experience in the core

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areas of funds management, capital transactions and product development. Graduates will also gain
an understanding of the key areas of investor relations, legal, risk and compliance as they relate to
the property and funds management business.

The program will provide you with clear objectives and key learning areas for each rotation and a
supportive environment where you will be given on the job training. You will receive regular
performance reviews and will create an individual development plan which will assist you in creating
the career you want.

We are looking for graduates who have work experience and involvement in university, social or
community life. We also require our graduates to commit to our focus on safety and sustainability.

Specifically, our minimum requirements are:

* Successful completion of a relevant Australian bachelor degree

* Academic results showing at least a credit average
* Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency

Our graduates are seen as leaders of the future, and will hopefully go on to senior roles within the
company.

Brookfield Multiplex is a diversified and fully integrated property business covering all aspects of
the property lifecycle. In Australasia, the group employs over 1,300 people and has a reputation for
quality, innovation and the successful delivery of major projects.

With operations in property development, construction, infrastructure, services and investment

management, we develop, build, own and manage property to achieve sustainable outcomes for our
investors, communities, tenants and most importantly our people.

Graduate Program:

A world of opportunities will open for you while you are working through your program.

Technical Experience and Development:

You will get to work on a variety of industry leading projects where you will receive on-the-job
coaching and mentoring from top professionals in the industry. You will have the opportunity to
participate in courses to develop your technical skills and knowledge and you will work through a
skills framework that will provide a direction for learning and allow you to take ownership of your
own development.

Behavioural Development:
In your first few months of employment, you will be given feedback on your assessments from
recruitment and assistance in using this information to put together your development plan.
Throughout the course of your program you will participate in workshops that cover critical
behavioural competencies with a business wide perspective.

Becoming a Leader:
As an integrated property business, we focus on developing leaders who are networked, with a view
of the whole business. Therefore, you will participate in initiatives that will help you build
relationships and commercial acumen, such as:

*Regular graduate meetings and social events

*An annual off-site development program

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*Community Projects
*Utilising a graduate knowledge sharing intranet forum

In the final year of your program, you will participate in initiatives and workshops that will focus on
building your leadership capability and preparing you for the next step in your career.

Broadcast Australia (BA) is the market leader in developing innovative broadcasting infrastructure
to service Australia's radio and television industries, emergency services and mobile markets. BA is
100% owned by Macquarie Communications Infrastructure Group (ASX code: MCG).

BA has over 580 properties nationally either under direct ownership or leasehold.

BA is currently seeking a suitable Property Graduate to join its existing Corporate Property Services
Group to assist in the property portfolio management activities in a cost efficient and timely manner
for BA so that we can fulfil our commitments to customers and our business plan.

Your key responsibilities will include:

* Assist in the management of the existing communication, commercial and industrial property
portfolios.
* Negotiate, formalise and/or renew tenure on existing sites, via purchase, lease or licence as
appropriate.
* Representing BA to landlords, government and customers as well as building relationship
with these organisations.
* Financial management and report preparation on Property related matters.
* Assisting in the management of external suppliers and/or consultants.

To be successful in this role you must:

* Be a Graduate in property, land economics, town planning, commerce or a related field.

* Have an understanding of basic contract terms and conditions and their commerciality.
* Be able to document leases and licenses with support from our legal and technical advisors.
* Be team orientated and comfortable working in multidisciplinary groups
* Have a current drivers license.
* Have 6 to 12 months industry experience would also be preferred but is not essential.
* Be able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills

We will provide you with:

* A competitive remuneration package.

* Excellent employee benefits.
* A supportive team and environment.
* Ongoing training and development.

Queensland Department of Housing

You can make a real difference to Queenslands future by building your career with the Queensland
Department of Housing.

Positions are available in:

* social welfare/public administration/community development

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* property management/social housing
* public policy/business administration/human services
* finance/accounting/commerce/economics
* property economics/town planning/architecture/property valuation
* marketing/communication/human resource management
The Departments work focuses on developing innovative, affordable and sustainable housing
solutions for Queenslanders in housing need.

Our staff enjoy exciting career opportunities, flexible employment options and the ability to develop
their skills, progress their careers and help the community at the same time.

As part of our Graduate Development program, we offer two years employment and professional
development through on-the-job coaching, training, work rotations, mentoring, leadership
development and a salary of $46,120 per annum (plus super and leave loading).

We are seeking motivated people who are graduating in 2008, or graduated in 2007 or 2006, to be
part of the following 2009 programs:

* General Graduate Development Program (as a Graduate Officer

JAR: QLD/HO7274/08)

* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply

Careers and Employment Service, Griffith University