Property & Commercial Leasing & Contracts Lead

The Barossa Council; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work culture with flexi time

Employee wellbeing and resilience

Private health insurance discounts

Uniform allowance

Journey insurance & income protection

Professional development & networking

Job summary

The Barossa Council is seeking a Property and Commercial Services Partner to oversee its diverse property portfolio, negotiate leases and licenses, and coordinate maintenance while ensuring high-quality customer service across the organisation.

As a Property and Commercial Services Partner, you will work closely with the Property and Commercial Services Lead to manage contractual obligations, engage with stakeholders and provide practical solutions to complex property arrangements.

Qualifications

• Sound judgement and initiative with confidential admin support.
• Strong communication and engagement with stakeholders.
• Understanding of lease structures, contracts and property arrangements; interpret legal documentation.
• Attention to detail; professional approach to problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Ability to prepare, negotiate and finalise commercial leases, licenses, renewals, variations and EOIs.
• Excellent time management to plan and prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality customer service and property transactions across the council’s portfolio.
• Draft commercial contracts and negotiate leases and licenses; coordinate maintenance.
• Resolve stakeholder concerns; navigate contractual requirements.
• Work with the Property and Commercial Services Lead to effectively manage property arrangements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Contract interpretation

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

The Barossa Council is seeking a Property and Commercial Services Partner to oversee its diverse property portfolio, negotiate leases and licenses, and coordinate maintenance while ensuring high-quality customer service across the organisation.

As a Property and Commercial Services Partner, you will work closely with the Property and Commercial Services Lead to manage contractual obligations, engage with stakeholders and provide practical solutions to complex property arrangements.