Senior Property Transactions Officer

Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Victoria is seeking a Senior Property Transactions Officer to manage property acquisitions and sales, and oversee strategic planning for public housing. The role includes leading transactions, developing strategies, and guiding a team. Applicants should have a strong property management background, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and advanced project management abilities.

Benefits

Hybrid work model & flexible work options

17.5% leave loading and leave entitlements

Annual mobility payment and salary increases

Professional development and study support

Salary packaging perks

Discounted public transport options

Qualifications

• Strong background in property with knowledge of Victorian Government Land Monitor policy.
• Excellent communicator with experience engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Manage projects including resources, budgets, forecasting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead property purchase, sale, and leasing transactions.
• Develop and deliver strategies to meet program goals.
• Manage resources and guide a high-performing team.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Property management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

THE ROLE

As the Senior Property Transactions Officer, you'll play a key role in managing property acquisition and divestment strategies that support the High-rise Redevelopment Program and strengthen Victoria's public housing portfolio.

Reporting to the Manager, Acquisition and Divestment, you'll oversee the purchase, sale and leasing of government property through strategic program planning. You'll also provide guidance and coaching to colleagues on program requirements, processes and legislation to ensure best practice and compliance.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model & flexible work options
• 17.5% leave loading + a range of leave entitlements for parents, carers and purchased leave options
• Annual mobility payment + salary increases and structured progression pathways
• Professional development and study support to help you grow
• Salary packaging perks incl. super top-ups + novated leasing
• Discounted public transport options

Accountabilities Include

• Lead property purchase, sale and leasing transactions.
• Develop and deliver strategies to meet program goals.
• Manage resources and guide a high-performing team.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in property, with knowledge of Victorian Government Land Monitor policy and residential market.
• Excellent communicator with experience engaging diverse stakeholders in complex environments.
• Manage projects including resources, budgets, forecasting and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills to analyse, maintain and present data at a high level.

How To Apply

Please open the position description to read more. Ready to be part of something transformative and help reimaging what public housing can be? Applications close 11:59pm Thursday 16 October 2025. Apply now with a cover letter (max 2 pages) and resume. You don't need to address the key selection criteria separately, but make sure your cover letter outlines your relevant experience. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including national police check and misconduct screening.

We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that a diverse and inclusive culture brings for our employees and in turn, encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability and others from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

Note

• Previous applicants need not apply.
• Recruitment agencies please do not contact us.