Property & Legal Services Lead

Bega Valley Shire Council; Bega; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered days off

Salary packaging

Wellbeing initiatives

Annual salary increases

Job summary

Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking a Property and Legal Coordinator to manage Council-owned land, lease/licence agreements, easements, and land transactions. You will provide specialist legal advice and coordinate external legal services to support strategic and operational requirements.

The role requires a degree-level qualification or equivalent and a Native Title Manager qualification. You will lead a small team and work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure lawful, efficient

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience; Native Title Manager qualification preferred.
• Experience interpreting local government property and land legislation.
• Experience coordinating property-related legal matters and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex property and land matters including acquisitions, disposals, leases and easements.
• Provide specialist advice across Crown land, Native Title and Aboriginal Land Claim matters.
• Coordinate Council’s legal matters and external legal services, including instructions and reporting.
• Supervise and mentor the Property and Legal Officer and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Legal coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent

Native Title Manager qualification

Tools

Local Government Act knowledge

Job description

Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking a Property and Legal Coordinator to manage Council-owned land, lease/licence agreements, easements, and land transactions. You will provide specialist legal advice and coordinate external legal services to support strategic and operational requirements.

The role requires a degree-level qualification or equivalent and a Native Title Manager qualification. You will lead a small team and work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure lawful, efficient