Property Advisor

Maroondah City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maroondah City Council in Melbourne, Australia is seeking a Property Advisor to support the effective management of the council’s property portfolio, including leases, licences, acquisitions, disposals, easements and related matters.

Reporting to the Property, Revenue and Valuation Services team, you will respond to inquiries, maintain records, comply with legislation, and assist with property projects and commercial opportunities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in property/land administration.
• Experience coordinating property transactions such as leases, acquisitions or disposals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and local government property practices.

Responsibilities

• Respond to property enquiries and provide professional advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with leases, licences, acquisitions, disposals, easements and planning referrals.
• Maintain an allocated portfolio of leases and licences, including renewals and documentation.
• Prepare reports, briefs, correspondence and supporting documentation relating to Council land and property.
• Support delivery of property sales, acquisitions and other approved property projects.
• Maintain accurate property information and data in Council’s systems.
• Assist with surplus land, road discontinuances, rights of way, and other assets.
• Collaborate with the team on addressing, naming and mapping matters.

Skills

Property transactions coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Property/Land administration degree

Tools

Infor/Pathway Property

Job description

• Maximum Term Contract - Full Time - 2 years

Maroondah City Council is seeking a Property Advisor to support the effective management of Council’s property portfolio, including leases, licences, acquisitions, disposals, easements and other property-related matters.

Working collaboratively across Council, the Property Advisor will provide property advice and support, maintain accurate records, comply with relevant legislation and support identified property projects and commercial opportunities.

About the role

Working as part of the Property, Revenue and Valuation Services team, your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to property enquiries and providing professional advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting with a range of property matters, including leases, licences, acquisitions, disposals, easements and planning referrals.
• Maintaining an allocated portfolio of leases and licences, including new arrangements, renewals and associated documentation.
• Preparing reports, briefs, correspondence and supporting documentation relating to Council land and property.
• Supporting the delivery of property sales, acquisitions and other approved property projects.
• Maintaining accurate property information, records and data within Council’s property management systems.
• Assisting with matters relating to surplus land, road discontinuances, rights of way and other property assets.
• Working collaboratively with the broader team on addressing, naming and mapping matters.

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in property, land administration, real estate, local government or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or coordinating property transactions, particularly leasing, licensing, acquisitions or disposals.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision.
• An understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements; local government property experience and familiarity with Infor/Pathway Property would be highly regarded.

As part of our selection process, you may be required to have pre-employment checks. (Psychometric Assessment, CrimCheck and Working with Children Check - Employee).

For further information please contact Daniel Van Leuverden on 9294 5525.