Leasing Manager

Tourism and Concessions Branch; Town of Kensington; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Prince Edward Island is seeking a Leasing Manager to oversee their leasing team and manage commercial operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying revenue-generating opportunities and providing strategic advice on lease management. Strong skills in legislation interpretation, interpersonal negotiation, and leadership are required. Benefits include flexible working hours, superannuation, and various leave options.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation

4 weeks annual leave

Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Experience in natural resource management, parks management, and/or tourism.
• Practical experience in leasing, licensing, or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage a team focused on service and outcomes.
• Experience in negotiating and implementing revenue-generating strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the department’s leasing team and commercial operations.
• Identify and support revenue-generating opportunities.
• Provide strategic and policy advice on lease management.
• Help drive positive change within the department.

Skills

Interpreting and applying legislation

Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Leadership capabilities

Strategic thinking and commercial acumen

Job description

Nature-Based Tourism Division Leasing Manager DBCA3173700 PSCA, Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 plus 12% Superannuation

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 5 JANUARY 2026

The Nature-based Tourism Division is the point of contact for departmental staff and the tourism industry to facilitate sustainable, nature and culture-based commercial tourism and attractions on national, marine and conservation parks and reserves managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service.

We are currently seeking a Leasing Manager to join our team.

The Leasing Manager oversees the department’s leasing team and leads the coordination of commercial operations managed under leases and access licences across lands managed by the department. This includes identifying and supporting revenue-generating opportunities associated with leases and access licences. The role also provides strategic and policy advice on lease and licence management and non‑compliance and new commercial opportunities.

At DBCA, we have adopted which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying legislation relevant to natural resource management, parks management, and / or tourism, with practical experience in leasing, licensing, or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise and consult effectively with a wide range of stakeholders who may have differing or competing interests.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including experience in supervising staff and managing a team focused on delivering high-quality customer service and achieving operational outcomes.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and commercial acumen, with experience in negotiating and implementing innovative strategies across diverse revenue‑generating activities.

About Us

DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world‑class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our .

Benefits of working with us

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including :

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 4 weeks annual leave with loading paid as additional pay every December.
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• An annual National Park Entry Pass.
• Well‑established learning and development programs.
• Free staff parking.