Manager Property Services

Yarra Valley Water; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 149,985 - 183,315; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Personal leave

Public holiday swap option

On-site parking

Job summary

Yarra Valley Water in Melbourne is seeking a Manager, Property Services to lead the land portfolio management and drive strategic outcomes. You will enhance community partnerships, support infrastructure investment, and maximize land asset value.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in property management, strong leadership, and negotiation skills. This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement and various employee benefits, including paid parental and personal leave.

Qualifications

• Extensive property experience within a large public-sector environment.
• Strong expertise in land acquisition, property development, sales, leasing and licensing.
• Knowledge of property legislation and government policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Property Strategy.
• Provide strategic and commercial leadership for property interests.
• Oversee effective portfolio management for operational projects.

Skills

Property experience

Land acquisition

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Leadership experience

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Property Management

Job description

About Work

True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham office.

Salary: $166,650 per annum inclusive of 12% superannuation.

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest water utilities, providing essential water and sanitation services to over 30% of Victoria’s population. Our award‑winning culture is inclusive, collaborative and flexible, fostering an environment where employees can thrive and innovate.

The Role

Lead the management of Yarra Valley Water's land and property portfolio and help shape the future of our communities. As Manager, Property Services you will drive strategic outcomes, maximise the value of land assets, and support service delivery, infrastructure investment, environmental stewardship and community partnerships.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Property Strategy and land portfolio plan to align with organisational priorities, asset‑management objectives, capital planning, service delivery needs, regulatory requirements and climate resilience goals.
• Provide strategic and commercial leadership for acquisition, divestment and management of land, easements and property interests, including complex transactions, compulsory acquisitions, stakeholder enquiries and engagement with government agencies.
• Oversee effective portfolio management, including leases, licences, land use agreements and access arrangements for operational and capital projects, supporting timely delivery of maintenance programs and cost efficiencies.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing Property Services team, enhancing data, records management and reporting capabilities, and representing the function in strategic planning and investment forums.

What We're Looking For

• Mandatory: Extensive property experience within a large and complex public‑sector environment.
• Strong expertise in land acquisition, property development, sales, leasing and licensing.
• Sound knowledge of property legislation, regulations and government policy.
• Experience leading complex transactions, including compulsory acquisitions.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with landowners, government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to navigate complexity and change.
• Proven leadership experience, including developing high‑performing teams.
• Tertiary qualifications in Property Management or a related discipline (highly regarded).

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, with hybrid playbook available.
• Free and secure on‑site parking with on‑site café at the Mitcham office.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• 15 days paid personal leave for caring, illness, wellbeing and mental‑health needs.
• 5 days paid reproductive leave for health‑related needs.
• Option to swap certain public holidays for an additional paid leave day.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, mature‑age and young job seekers, LGBTIQA+ individuals and people of all cultural backgrounds.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre‑employment checks, which may include a Police Check or AusCheck. An offer will be conditional upon satisfactory outcomes of these checks.