Senior Property Officer

Land a new career opportunity at RVC

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service delivery in supporting and delivering outcomes to achieve the strategic and operational functions of Councils property portfolio and land assets. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Liaise and negotiate with land/property owners and specialist consultants on various land/property related matters, including researching and providing recommendation on prospective outcomes
• Manage the delivery of land transfers, acquisition, disposal and easement negotiations, resumptions, legal documentation including tenure agreements, contracts and tenders and ensure these comply with Council’s policies and procedures and operates within the legislative requirements
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to customer, leaseholders, state government authorities and industry professionals, to deliver viable, sustainable and effective outcomes
• Prepare and maintain a wide range of accurate and timely documentation, reports and correspondence to internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and services provided by the role and team to ensure effective, efficient and safe delivery of objectives and maximise utilisation of resources
• Contribute to a positive safety culture within the organisation to ensure a safe workplace for our people and the community by monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, legislation, specifications, project plans, and any other documentation required

We are looking for a motivated individual with a background in property, valuation, conveyancing or legal administration. You are-

• Able to interpret and apply legislation, policy and procedures to achieve outcomes
• Detail-oriented, with strong time management and administrative skills
• Able to multi-task and apply a problem-solving approach to your work
• Willing to undertake further education and training

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

• Certificate IV in Property Management/Commerce/Business or equivalent and 3 years experience in a related environment
• Class C Driver Licence

Full time: 70-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $78,785 to $90,604 pa + 11% super

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 21 April 2024

Contact: Kim Anderson, Manager Asset Systems and Planning - (02) 6660 0***

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands. 

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.

We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.

Our Values

Integrity and Passion

The Way We Do Business

We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together