Coordinator Property & Leasing

Hobsons Bay City Council; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Altona location

End ofTrip facilities

Employee wellbeing programs

Professional development support

Job summary

Hobsons Bay City Council is seeking a Coordinator Property & Leasing to lead the Strategic Property team, delivering governance, leasing and licensing outcomes while guiding a high‑performing group responsible for the council's property portfolio.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Property, proven leadership, and extensive leasing experience within local government, with budgets and after-hours availability. Hybrid work options are offered from Altona and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher qualification in Property or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to build and motivate teams.
• Extensive experience in property leasing and licensing, ideally within local government.
• Knowledge of local government leasing requirements, Crown land management and the Retail Leases Act 2003.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Property & Leasing team.
• Provide expert advice on leasing, licensing and property management matters.
• Negotiate, implement and administer lease and licence agreements.
• Maintain policies, procedures and governance framework to support compliance and consistency.
• Monitor lease and licence income through audits and financial oversight.

Skills

Leadership experience

Property leasing & licensing

Budget management

Flexibility / after hours

Education

Tertiary qualification in Property or related discipline

Job description

• Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, Altona, close topublic transport
• Position type: Fulltime, Permanent
• Salary: Band 8 $123,558.69 -$138,163.90+ superannuation

We’re here. We’re community. We’re Hobsons Bay.

At Hobsons Bay City Council, we’re committed tocreating a workplace that reflects our community and values. You’llbe part of a forward-thinking organisation that supportsinnovation, collaboration, and professional growth, and whichaspires to be the exemplar of Local Government.

The opportunity

The Coordinator Property & Leasing plays a key leadership rolewithin the Strategic Property team, providing strategic,technical and people leadership across Council's propertyleasing and licensing functions. This position is responsiblefor ensuring strong governance, compliance and commercialoutcomes while leading a high-performing team that managesCouncil's diverse property portfolio and leasing arrangements.

What you’ll do

• Lead,coach and develop the Property & Leasing team.
• Provideexpert advice on leasing, licensing and propertymanagement matters.
• Negotiate, implement and administer lease and licenceagreements.
• Maintain policies, procedures and governance frameworksto support compliance and consistency.
• Monitorlease and licence income through audits and financialoversight to support accountability and riskmanagement.

What you need to succeed

• Tertiary qualification in Property or a relateddiscipline.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability tobuild and motivate teams.
• Extensive experience in property leasing and licensing,ideally within local government.
• Strongknowledge of local government leasing requirements,Crown land management and the Retail Leases Act2003.
• Experience managing budgets, financial processes andcommercial outcomes.
• Flexibility to fulfil the requirements of the roleoutside standard business hours, including attendanceat Council, committee, stakeholder & communitymeetings, as required.

Uncover more about this role in the PositionDescription attached below, orcontact Linda Merlino, Manager Strategic Propertyvia *******@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11:30pm on 13thOctober 2026.

To ensure fairness and consistency for all applicants, we areunable to accept late submissions or submissions made via email. Weappreciate your understanding and encourage timely applications viaCouncil's online portal.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Progressed candidates will be required to complete a NationalPolice Record Check, a Working With Children Check(WWCC).

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident orhold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted workingrights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitmentprocess.

What we can offer

• Hybrid working flexibility, whether you’re home, or in ournewly renovated & spacious office facilities.
• Our location in the centre of Altona is close to publictransport, cafes and parks. Enjoy your lunch at the pier, or anafternoon walk along the lake.
• Go to the gym or ride your bike before work? Our End ofTrip Facility offers bike storage and shower facilities to getyou refreshed and ready to go!
• Exclusive staff access to our Employee Assistance Program,wellbeing programs, discounted local gym membership,Reflexology sessions, Meditation, Yoga & Circuit classes, andwalking & social clubs.
• Ongoing professional development support - we’ll championyour growth, because your career matters to us!
• A team that’s shaping a brighter future, working togetherto create a sustainable, thriving community for generations tocome.

We are a proud inclusive employer. We encouragepeople from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities.Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusiveenvironments where everyone can grow and succeed.

Attachments

• PD - Coordinator Property and Leasing - September 2026.pdf
• PD - Coordinator Property and Leasing - September 2026.docx