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Form of work- Immediate Start
- Varied and Interesting Role |3 Months with possible Extension
- Up to $54 per hour + Super
Unique opportunity to bring your broad property knowledge to Douglas Shire Council and do your part to assist in the recovery operation ..
Douglas Shire is home to over 12,000 residents, with almost 60% living in the two main population centres of Port Douglas and Mossman. Port Douglas is the tourist gateway to the region, while Mossman is the administrative, health, industrial and agricultural hub. Other principle urban centres include the beachside communities of Wonga Beach, Newell Beach and Cooya Beach. The remaining residents live in small, decentralised communities scattered along the 100km stretch of coast road; tucked into the rainforest or in small rural townships in the valleys of the Shire’s hinterland.
Few Councils in Australia have achieved the spectacular brand recognition and global marketing presence that the Douglas Shire enjoys. The economy of the Shire depends mainly on tourism, with 1.2 million visitors annually exploring the many natural wonders, and agriculture of sugar cane farming and processing. The Council plays an important role in capitalising on economic opportunities across the Shire. Following the recent and unprecedented rain event in FNQ Council require your support to support a vision which is strongly focussed on community engagement and building a healthy, connected, inclusive and prosperous community again.
About the Role
Council’s Property team have an exciting opportunity for a Property Officer to join on an Interim basis. If you have a local government property background with experience in leasing with a strong research and administration focus, a sound understanding of legal, legislative, and statutory requirements this exciting opportunity might be for you.
More specifically you will:
- Assist with the business operations in property management including rental management, leasing, valuations, acquisition, disposal, and maintenance of Council’s land and building portfolio.
- Oversee draft tenure documentation for various purposes including commercial, residential, and community, both for, and on behalf of, Council.
- Assist with effective coordination of property matters such as permanent road openings and closures, State tenure conversions or renewals.
About You
No two days will be the same, you will work with across diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to support, develop, and streamline property processes. You will also contribute to the team’s evolving and dynamic work to manage Council’s broader property owned and/ or managed properties.
Renowned for having a creative problem-solving approach to a range of interesting and complex property matters, you will flourish in this role if you enjoy multitasking and thinking outside of the box. Working under pressure to tight deadlines and prioritizing competing requests from internal staff and external organizations will not faze you.
You will need to live within driving distance of the Douglas Shire as no accommodation can be provided for this assignment. Whilst not essential, a background of working in local Government as previously mentioned is highly desirable.
To Apply
Applications will close on Monday 11th March at 10pm.
For further details please click ‘apply’ and you will go through to our website for further details. Alternatively, please feel free to call Rona Horsfall on 0438 943 *** if you have any questions.
