Land Transactions Specialist, Public Property

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed term

Full-time

Generous leave entitlements

Learning and development

Job summary

Banyule City Council is seeking a proactive Property Officer (Land Transactions) to progress land sales, road discontinuances and land agreements within the Property Services team. You will investigate complex land matters, interpret titles, plans and land status, and engage with landowners and purchasers to realise value while ensuring compliance with statutory processes.

This fixed-term, full-time role offers development opportunities, a focus on public land transactions, and a strong emphasis

Qualifications

• Experience or qualifications in a property-related field.
• Ability to interpret property titles, plans and land status, identify constraints and apply sound commercial judgement to property transactions.
• Experience in statutory land processes or demonstrated capacity to quickly learn and apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated initiative, organisation and follow-through to progress matters, resolve issues and achieve agreed outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear correspondence, build stakeholder relationships and support negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and progress land sales and road discontinuance opportunities.
• Engage with adjoining landowners and prospective purchasers, explain processes and support negotiations.
• Interpret property titles, plans and land status to identify requirements and constraints.
• Investigate encroachments and help develop appropriate sale, licence or other land arrangements.
• Assist with the assessment and negotiation of new land agreements, including infrastructure leases.
• Maintain accurate records and provide clear reporting on actions, financial outcomes, dependencies and timeframes.

Skills

Property knowledge

Commercial judgement

Stakeholder engagement

Interpret titles/plans

Written & verbal communication

Education

Property-related qualification

Job description

Banyule City Council is seeking a proactive Property Officer (Land Transactions) to progress land sales, road discontinuances and land agreements within the Property Services team. You will investigate complex land matters, interpret titles, plans and land status, and engage with landowners and purchasers to realise value while ensuring compliance with statutory processes.

This fixed-term, full-time role offers development opportunities, a focus on public land transactions, and a strong emphasis