The recently announced reforms by Landgate, which introduce higher education and experience requirements for strata managers in Western Australia, represent a significant shift for the industry. These measures aim to lift professional standards, create greater consistency across management practices, and support more effective governance within increasingly complex strata schemes.
Under the reforms, all professional strata managers will be required to hold a full Certificate IV in Strata Community Management from 1 November 2027. New experience thresholds and clarified role definitions will also apply, creating clearer pathways for capability, accountability and long-term industry development.
Realmark Strata has taken an early, proactive approach in adopting these standards, ensuring the organisation stays at the forefront of industry expectations. The team is already supported through structured professional development, including enrolment in the Certificate IV qualification. Formal education is paired with in-house mentoring, practical workshops and guided on-the-job learning, ensuring theoretical knowledge translates into stronger operational performance across the portfolio.
This preparation helps strengthen governance, legislative compliance, financial oversight and long-term planning across the schemes managed by Realmark Strata. By embedding these reforms ahead of the deadline, the organisation is positioning its team to meet evolving industry standards with confidence and capability while contributing to a more consistent and professional strata sector.
“By embracing the new education requirements early, we’re positioning our team and the schemes we manage for success. We’re not just meeting the standards, we’re embedding them into the way we operate every day,” says Maizie Churstain, Head of Strata at Realmark Strata. “Our focus is on lifting capability across the board and staying at the forefront of a more professional and accountable strata management industry.”