Stephen Barton is a Team Leader and Senior Portfolio Manager for the Jellis Craig Inner North Property Management Division.Demonstrating impeccable attention to detail at all times, Stephen is a driven individual with excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills - all qualities that are beneficial to his clients and that enable him to capably fulfil his additional role as property management team leader at Jellis Craig.

Hockingstuart merged with Jellis Craig in June 2016 to meet industry demands in rental portfolios.

This was originally to be a two – three month stint in Cairns to assist running my father’s Property Management business, a decision to retire and sell the Rent roll was made. As such I extended my time there to assist in facilitating the successful sale of the portfolio to various agencies and day to day running of the office.

• Portfolio management of new and existing dwellings• Client liaison including multi-unit developers• VCAT representation as required• Customer focus and communication• Maintenance & Tradesperson liaison • Proficient use of MACPRO software

• Property Management of office rent roll / portfolio• Landlord & Tenant liaison• All inspections & follow up (routine, entry & exit)• Tradesman liaison, maintenance, repairs & refurbishment• Engaging new clients (owners & tenants)• Reporting (Mid-Month/End of Month & EOFY)• Proficient use of Console Gateway• Working knowledge of Residential Tenancies Act• Tribunal representation as required• Working knowledge of all aspects of property management

• Operating autonomously in tourism industry tour sales desk• Customer relations & tour sales• Balancing / daily procedures

• Ordering stock and stock management• Retail & wholesale sales• Attending conferences & functions• Product presentations and consultant training• Managing & mentoring staff, rosters, wages etc