Property Officer (2024-227)

Applications Close: Tuesday 13 February, 11.30pm

About the Opportunity

At Port Macquarie Hastings Council,we are committed to fostering a vibrant and thriving community where everyindividual plays a crucial role in shaping positive outcomes. As a PropertyOfficer with us, you will contribute to the efficient management and strategicutilisation of our diverse property portfolio.

Our Property Officers Engage with awide array of stakeholders, including outdoor dining vendors, fitness trainers,coffee vans; manage over 300 agreements and oversee more than 1200 properties,spanning residential, commercial, and community sectors as well as being thetrustee for approximately 200 Crown properties, engaging with issues such asNative Title and Aboriginal land claims.

On a typical day you will:

• Coordinate and Administer Land ManagementActions: You'll oversee the coordination andadministration of activities related to the management, acquisition, ordisposal of Council-owned land, as well as dealings with Council and Crownland.
• Facilitate Leasing and LicensingActivities: Your role will involve assisting inthe coordination and administration of leasing, licensing, and occupationagreements for Council and Crown land, including negotiating and preparingcomplex agreements.
• Negotiate and Prepare Agreements: Prepare and negotiate a variety of occupancyagreements, permits, leases, and licenses, ensuring they align with regulatoryrequirements and Council objectives.
• Oversee Tenant and OccupantRelations: Ensure the smooth operationalmanagement of tenants, licensees, and other occupants of Council-owned ormanaged properties, fostering positive relationships and resolving issues asthey arise.
• Administer Property Portfolio: Take charge of administering Council's PropertyPortfolio, including property transfers, leases, licenses, road discontinuances,and creation of easements, among other property-related agreements.

As a fast paced, diverse role, weare eager to hear from candidates with experience from a wide range ofindustries including property leasing, conveyancing, property or landacquisition, licensing or paralegal. Regardless of your background, you musthave impeccable record keeping skills, excellent research skills, high levelwritten communication skills, strong time management skills and an ability tomanage multiple tasks / projects concurrently.

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment Type: 1 x Full time, Permanent 35 hours perweek & 1 x Full time, Temporary 35 hours per week

Salary (exclusive of super): In the range of $79,370 to $89,319depending on skills and experience 

Benefits:

• FortnightlyRDO
• Flexiblework arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discounted gym membership throughmembership to Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary increase as per theLocal Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options availablethrough Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awardsceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region

The region is one of Australia's most enviablelocations. We boast a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches,national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries,theatres and a genuine community vibe. The Mid-North Coast is perfect forhiking, surfing, camping, fishing, exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food andwine.

Questions?

If you would like to know more about thisopportunity or have any questions about the role please contact Jo Bramma, Property & Leasing Coordinator on 02 6581 8***

Interested in Applying?

Please complete the application form below andanswer the questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteriawithin the selectioncriteria OR position description, then upload a copy of your resume andcover letter.

You will find the position description & selection criteria (which ever applies) whenyou apply for the role.

You may find it helpful to write your response tothe questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application formonce you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close:Tuesday 13 February 2024 11:30pm

Notes:

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Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent poolor eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of12 months.

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