$89,674 + 9.5% Superannuation

Permanent

Bring your passion for property and a collaborative mindset to this rare opportunity in the Real Estate team within our Parks Property and Waterways

City of Melbourne is committed to supporting diversity, inclusion and flexibility. Applicants seeking flexible and part-time arrangements are encouraged to apply.

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City of Melbourne recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. You will be supported in your application via our Aboriginal Employment Team.

We are currently seeking a Property and Leasing Officer to join our team!

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

This role will report into the Property and Leasing Manager.  You will contribute to the day to day management of Council’s property portfolio through undertaking designated operational and statutory duties, with an emphasis on the management and negotiation of leases and licences, road discontinuances and property management activities. Utilising your knowledge of managing community and commercial properties you will provide property management support to client groups within Council as well as external stakeholders. As a key contact, you will be able to demonstrate exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders including tenants, contract service providers and members of the public.

To be considered for this role you will bring the following key attributes:

• Demonstrated customer service experience
• Commitment to excellence through the identification and implementation of continuous improvement
• Strong interpersonal skills which has enabled you to negotiate and influence challenging customers and stakeholders
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• A background in property and/or contract management is preferred.

In return you will join a supportive team and have the opportunity to influence and redefine the way property management is delivered by being part of critical and exciting project work.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of property management in a local government context, having regard for achieving financial, social and commercial outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret and apply relevant legislation and policy
• Sound interpersonal, negotiation and persuasion skills, including discretion and judgement in working within a complex administrative and political environment
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service, managing stakeholder relationships and fostering positive partnerships, both internally and externally.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter
• respond to the selection criteria, in a separate document (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘You can bring…’

Please address your covering letter to Melanie Odendaal, Property and Leasing Manager

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

The Advertised Close Date and other important information can be found on www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/careers.

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