Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations/PFEM

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight)

Salary Range: LGO6 $98,692 - $105,349 per annum + super)

Location: Garbutt

Application Close: 11:45pm, Wednesday 15th July 2026

About the Role:

The Property Leasing Officer will ensure the efficient and effective execution of all lease and licence agreements for Council. This role will also provide expert technical advice across all aspects of facilities management and is actively engaged in delivering a project management service to ensure Council’s buildings and facilities operational maintenance works are managed and completed within operational target and budget.

About You:

In this role, you will utilise your knowledge of relevant Queensland legislation, including the Local Government Act 2009, Local Government Regulation 2012 and Land Act 1994, to manage leasing arrangements and ensure compliance across Council’s property assets. You will be responsible for interpreting and administering leases, licences and property documentation, while also providing advice on building compliance and leasing legalities. Your ability to engage with a range of stakeholders, including community groups and industry professionals, will be essential as you negotiate terms and maintain strong working relationships.

You will demonstrate high-level decision-making capability and initiative, contributing to the development of effective strategies and processes that support continuous improvement across the property function.



Strong organisational and time management skills will enable you to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within required timeframes.

For further information review the Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a solid focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
- Annual wage progression
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program





* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Amanda

Contact Email: ***@townsville.qld.gov.au

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For further information review the Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.

Attachments:
- N04599, N04600_Property Leasing Officer_Approved_10042025_PD.pdf

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