Senior Strategic Property Advisor

Manningham Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Manningham Council is seeking a high-calibre professional to lead the Strategic Property Portfolio and offer expert advice on acquisitions, disposals, investigations and portfolio optimisation. You will drive analyses, business cases and strategic recommendations to support informed decision-making that delivers community, service and financial outcomes.

This full-time permanent role sits at Council Depot, Doncaster East, with a focus on governance, complex property projects and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic property, land management, and transactions.
• Experience leading complex property investigations, feasibility studies, and business cases.
• Knowledge of property governance, legislation, and statutory processes.
• Strong analytical, communications, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to provide strategic advice to support organisational decisions.
• Tertiary qualification in Property, Property Economics, Valuations, Planning, Commerce, Law, Asset Management or related.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Strategic Property Portfolio and provide expert advice on strategic property matters.
• Perform analyses, develop business cases, and provide strategic advice to inform decisions.
• Support informed decision-making to deliver community, service and financial outcomes.

Skills

Strategic property experience

Property governance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Business case development

Education

Tertiary qualification in Property or related discipline

Job description

• Band 8 ($132,000 to $148,000) + 12% Superannuation

• Full time permanent position
• Band 8 ($132,000 to $148,000) + 12% Superannuation
• Council Depot, Doncaster East

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About The Role

This role leads the delivery of the Strategic Property Portfolio and provides expert advice on strategic property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, property investigations and portfolio optimisation. Through analysis, business cases and strategic advice, the role supports informed decision-making that delivers community, service and financial outcomes.

Skills And Experience

• Significant experience in strategic property, land management, property transactions, acquisitions and disposals.
• Experience leading complex property investigations, feasibility assessments and business case development.
• Strong knowledge of property governance, legislation and statutory processes, including land management and tenure matters.
• Highly developed analytical, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to provide strategic advice and recommendations to support organisational decision-making.
• A tertiary qualification in Property, Property Economics, Valuations, Planning, Commerce, Law, Asset Management or a related discipline.

Applications close on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11:45pm.

Don't meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn't perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you're excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.