Add expected salary to your profile for insightsSince 2001, Seaside Homes has helped families create lasting memories through a handpicked portfolio of high-quality holiday homes across some of Australias most iconic coastal and rural destinationsfrom Margaret River to Denmark and beyond.Family-owned and values-driven, we combine warm, personal service with operational excellence. Our curated properties range from oceanfront escapes to peaceful rural retreats, all fully equipped and professionally managed to deliver exceptional guest experiences.With a data-led approach to revenue optimisation, a trusted network of service partners, and a relentless focus on quality, were proud to lead in a fast-evolving short-stay market. Guests trust us for seamless, stress-free holidays. Owners rely on us to protect their homes and maximise returns.At Seaside Homes, we value smart thinking, continuous improvement, and high standardsdelivering meaningful experiences and consistent performance, every stay.The RoleWere seeking a commercially minded, hands-on operator to lead the next phase of our growth. This is a pivotal role for a strategic thinker with operational depth, customer obsession, and entrepreneurial grit. Youll be responsible for ensuring every property performs at its peakwhile shaping systems, people, and processes to scale our brand across new markets.This role is ideal for someone with a sharp commercial mindwhether you come from law, consulting, or have simply led with impact in a fast-moving environment. What matters most is how you think, lead, and buildnot your last job title. Youre ready to shift from advising to taking ownership of a business and help shape its next chapter.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn day-to-day operations across guest experience, housekeeping, maintenance, inventory, and property readinessensuring seamless delivery and high net promoter score at scale.Collaborate with the Director on strategic initiatives including expansion, process automation, and new service offerings.Drive commercial performance by optimising property listings, pricing, and channel distribution (Airbnb, Booking.com etc.Identify and onboard new properties, ensuring they meet Seaside Homes brand and commercial standards from day one.Analyse performance metrics to inform pricing, marketing, and operational improvementsowning reporting and insights to stakeholders.Implement scalable systems and SOPs to improve efficiency, consistency, and data-driven decision-making.Analyse performance metrics to inform pricing, marketing, and operational improvementsowning reporting and insights to stakeholders.Build and strengthen owner relationshipsserving as a trusted partner and advisor to maximise ROI and long-term alignment.Champion guest satisfaction and loyalty, proactively solving problems and raising service standards.Lead and coach a small, high-performance teaminstilling operational discipline, customer-first thinking, and entrepreneurial ownership.Coordinate third-party contractors (cleaning, maintenance) with precision and cost-awareness, ensuring service excellence.Who You Are8+ years of experience in strategic, analytical, or operational roleswhether from law, consulting, professional services, startups, or other high-performance environments.Led complex, fast-moving work, developed strong commercial instincts, and know how to drive results. Whether you''ve advised clients, built businesses, or run teams, what matters most is how you think, lead, and build.Structured thinker with strong analytical skills - you bring clarity, prioritisation, and rigor to complex challenges.Hands-on leader - youre not afraid to get in the weeds, but you think and act like an owner.Excellent communicator - you manage stakeholders with professionalism and build trust fast.Commercially sharp - you understand P&Ls, unit economics, and how to drive sustainable growth.Systems-oriented - you see inefficiencies as opportunities to design better processes.Customer-obsessed - you know that exceptional experiences drive loyalty and business value.Why Join Us?Be a key decision-maker in a growing business with the opportunity to earn a profit sharealigning your success with the companys growth and performance.Join a team that values excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.Enjoy a high-autonomy environment, with the flexibility of a part-time, work-from-home position that promotes work-life balance.Grow professionally with a forward-thinking company that rewards your entrepreneurial spirit.Take ownership, make real change, and see the direct results of your efforts.ContactIf this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, wed love to hear from you. Please reach out to Jana Sumich at jana_sumich@hotmail with your resume and if you like, a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a Partner? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Partner, Strategy & Operations