At First National Real Estate Neilson Partners, inclusivity isn’t just a value, it’s part of who we are. With 65% of our team made up of women, we’re proud to be an organisation where women thrive in every role, from administration and property management to leadership and sales.
Our commitment to equality starts at the top. Of our six Directors and Partners, three are women. Allison Holzer, our first female Director and trailblazer, alongside Elly Van Dam and Corinne Sweeney. All three have been with First National Neilson Partners for over 20 years and continue to inspire through their experience and leadership.
As Director Elly Van Dam shares, “Neilson Partners’ focus is about people being included and cared for outside of the workplace as well as in it.” That genuine care extends across our entire business.
Our Property Management team is made up entirely of women, ranging from those just starting out to long-standing professionals who have been with the company for decades. Property Manager Karen Neil, says it best: “It’s a really good environment to work in, they’re my family away from home.”
As an organisation we’re proud to have at least ten women who’ve been part of the Neilson Partners family for over a decade, a true reflection of the supportive and flexible workplace culture we foster. Many of our women have stepped away to raise families or take breaks and have later returned, something we see as the greatest compliment of all.
That flexibility and family-first mindset have created an environment where our people can succeed both professionally and personally.
Many of our women are also industry leaders and award winners within the First National network. Tara Walters was ranked #7 in the Top 10 Sales Agents VIC/TAS 2024, while Caitlin Besecke earned #9 Business Development Manager of the Year VIC/TAS 2024, while the combined efforts of our property management teams earned #7 and #8 respectively as Offices of the Year VIC/TAS 2024. Their achievements highlight the exceptional calibre of women who represent the First National Real Estate Neilson Partners brand every day.
As we celebrate Women in Business, we take pride in the women who drive our success including our leaders, mentors, and innovators. At First National Real Estate Neilson Partners, we’re proud to empower women, support families, and continue building futures together.
You can find our friendly team at our office locations in Narre Warren, Berwick and Pakenham.
