Senior Property Management Officer

Blacktown City Council; Blacktown City Council; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Senior Property Management Officer to manage diverse property services. The role demands strong experience in property management and leasing, including strategic initiatives to enhance asset value. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to customer service. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flextime arrangement

Employee benefits

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated Real Estate industry experience.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Class C driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of property services.
• Ensure adherence to legislation and policies.
• Engage with stakeholders regarding lease agreements.
• Prepare reports for the Chief Property Officer.
• Manage negotiations related to property programs.

Skills

Property management experience

Leasing project coordination

Strong negotiation skills

Customer service commitment

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Tertiary qualifications (minimum Diploma)

Job description

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Are you an experienced property professional ready to take the next step in your career? And are you seeking a dynamic property management role that goes beyond a single, repetitive portfolio - something more engaging, diverse and strategically challenging?

We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Senior Property Management Officer on a permanent, full-time basis to lead and support the delivery of high-quality property services across our portfolio.

An ideal candidate will:

• Have strong experience in property management and leasing project coordination (community leasing and commercial leasing)
• Play a key role in ensuring adherence to relevant legislation, policies and procedures while contributing to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction across property related services.
• Have strong liaison skills in engaging with internal stakeholders and external service providers, with a focus on managing lease agreements, tracking property performance and contributing to strategic initiatives that drive asset value and operational excellence.
• Assist to manage Council’s existing property management portfolio and investigate further property leasing opportunities, including the preparation of feasibility and due diligence studies
• Prepare reports, memorandums and other correspondence for the Chief Property Officer and to Council for any property related matters
• Undertake and manage negotiations and liaise with relevant business partners with respect to Council’s property and lease programs including but not limited to landowners, landlords, existing and prospective tenants, their advisors and consultants.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications (minimum Diploma)
• Solid experience in a similar role
• Experience in the management of community, commercial and residential leases
• Demonstrated Real Estate industry experience
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Class C driver’s licence.

Desirable:

• Experience in asset or facility management
• Demonstrated experience in the property industry within local government
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993, Residential Tenancies Act 2010, Retail Lease Act 1994, Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013 and Telecommunications Act 1997.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $2,078.51 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

How to apply

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Closing date: Friday 17 October 2025, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Vince Wong – Coordinator Property Management on 9839 6932

Internal ref: BCC1825

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.