Property Officer

Our aspiration is driven by an unwavering commitment to improving the quality of services we provide to our diverse and spirited community. Since the 2022 flood events, Council has continued to showcase our collective strength in partnership with the community, to lead the recovery efforts. Our journey has taken us far, and today, Lismore is starting to thrive again. It’s time for people who live, work and play in the region to enjoy and celebrate all the things we love about Lismore, to Back Lismore.

We #backlismore careers and embrace those who bring fresh perspectives and unique talents, making our journey toward greater success all the more vibrant and rewarding.

We are currently seeking a capable Property Officer to join our dedicated Shared Services Team. This role is permanent full time and will be primarily based at our Corporate Centre in Goonellabah.
Come and contribute to the specialist administration of Council’s land and property portfolio (including public land, crown land and roads) in line with best practice, corporate policies and procedures, directives and legislative requirements.

What we can offer you

• Generous salary on offer
• Flexible work options working within operational requirements.
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Genuine professional development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
  

What we trust you to deliver

• Contribute and support the provision of property and tenancy management services associated with Lismore City Council’s wide range of owned, managed and leased properties. 
• Prepare and coordinate property dealings to be registered at the NSW Land Registry Service including, leases, easements, subdivisions, road closures, plans of acquisition and regulatory transactions. 
• Deliver of high-quality technical advice in relation to public land management 
• Liaise, collaborate and build excellent working relationships with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll need to be successful

• A degree or equivalent experience in a related discipline such as

    - Conveyancing / Law

    - Local Government Administration

    - Property Management / Development

    - Spatial Information Services

    - Surveying

    - Valuation

• Current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative approach to property services.
• Native Title Manager Qualification under the Crown Lands Management Act 2016 or willingness to obtain.

Please review the position description and utilise your resume and application responses in the application, Apply Now!

Applications close on Friday 26 April 2024 4.30pm.

Additional details

If you want to know more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Jessica Butcher, Property Services Manager, on 0498 104 ***.