Property Officer

Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council; Palm Island Aboriginal Shire; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking a proactive Property Officer to manage its property portfolio, staff housing, contractor accommodation and leased properties on Palm Island. The role supports administration, inspections, maintenance coordination and compliance, working with the Manager - Corporate Assets to ensure properties are safe, well-maintained and fit for purpose.

Applicants should have experience in property administration, strong organisational skills and a current

Qualifications

• Experience in property administration, facilities support, housing, accommodation coordination or a similar role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to identify and follow up maintenance and property-related issues.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support property administration, accommodation coordination, inspections, maintenance activities and contractor engagement.
• Maintain accurate property records and compliance documentation.
• Contribute to effective management of Council's property portfolio and support service delivery on Palm Island.

Skills

Property administration

Facilities support

Housing

Accommodation coordination

Organisational skills

Time management

Record keeping

Stakeholder engagement

Maintenance follow-up

C Class Driver Licence

Job description

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Property Officer

Applications closing on 12 November 2026, 12:00 PM

• Job Type Full Time
• Package $75,058- $79,011 per annum depending on skills and experience + Super

Contract: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: $75,058 - $79,011 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Palm Island

Summary

At Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council, our work is about more than managing assets. It's about creating safe, functional and well-maintained spaces that support our people, workforce and community.

We're looking for a proactive and organised Property Officer to support the management of Council's property portfolio, including staff housing, contractor accommodation, community facilities and leased properties. This role plays an important part in ensuring Council properties are maintained, compliant and fit for purpose while supporting positive outcomes for the Palm Island community.

About the Role

This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are quite the same.

You'll support property administration, accommodation coordination, inspections, maintenance activities and contractor engagement, while helping maintain accurate property records and compliance documentation. Working closely with the Manager - Corporate Assets, you'll contribute to the effective management of Council's property portfolio and support the delivery of essential services across Palm Island.

We're looking for someone who is practical, organised, enjoys working with people and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly.

What You'll Bring

Experience in property administration, facilities support, housing, accommodation coordination or a similar role.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to identify and follow up maintenance and property-related issues.

Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to build your career while supporting properties and facilities that directly serve our community. You'll join a supportive team and play an important role in helping Council provide safe, functional and well-managed housing and property assets across Palm Island.

Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council is committed to building a strong local workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Palm Island residents and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Where candidates are assessed as being suitably qualified and capable of performing the role, preference may be given to applicants who support Council's local employment objectives.

Applications close: 12thNovember 2026 unless filled prior.