Property Leases & Compliance Specialist (6-Month Contract)

Colac Otway Shire; Geelong; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a proactive Property Officer to join the Property, Procurement and Contracts team for a six-month fixed-term opportunity. In this varied role, you'll manage Council's property portfolio, ensuring leases, licences and property records are effectively administered and compliant with legislative requirements.

As Property Officer, you will handle property agreements, maintain land/lease records, provide expert advice, support acquisitions/disposals and liaise

Qualifications

• Qualifications in property, business, law, asset management or equivalent.
• Experience managing property portfolios, leases or licences.
• Strong understanding of property legislation and compliance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Council's property agreements, leases and licences.
• Maintain accurate land, lease and occupancy records.
• Provide professional advice on property-related matters.
• Support property acquisitions, disposals and occupancy arrangements.
• Liaise with tenants, community groups, government agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with policy and procedure reviews to improve property management practices.
• Help ensure Council meets its obligations as landlord and property manager.

Skills

Property management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Property/asset management qualification

Job description

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a proactive Property Officer to join the Property, Procurement and Contracts team for a six-month fixed-term opportunity. In this varied role, you'll manage Council's property portfolio, ensuring leases, licences and property records are effectively administered and compliant with legislative requirements.

As Property Officer, you will handle property agreements, maintain land/lease records, provide expert advice, support acquisitions/disposals and liaise