About the roleAs a Property & Leasing Officer at Yarra Ranges Council, you'll play a key role in the management of Council's diverse property portfolio, providing expert advice and support across a broad range of property and leasing matters. You'll coordinate the creation and ongoing management of leases, licences and rental agreements, ensuring compliance with Council policies and relevant legislation while maintaining strong relationships with tenants, community groups and other stakeholders. In this varied role, you'll oversee Council's responsibilities as both lessor and lessee, undertake site visits and tenancy inspections, and serve as a primary point of contact for leaseholders.
You'll also prepare Council reports, maintain the Leasing Register, lead Expression of Interest processes, and work collaboratively across the organisation to identify opportunities that support the effective and sustainable use of Council-owned properties. This is a pivotal position within a small, highly collaborative team responsible for managing more than 380 leases and licences.
The team operates in a fast-paced environment with a consistently high volume of work, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving and balancing multiple priorities. It's also an exciting time to join the team. Following the implementation of a new leasing system, a range of process improvements and new approaches are being introduced to strengthen stakeholder engagement, improve decision-making, and support best-practice property management. Following the recent successful recruitment of a similar role, Council is continuing to invest in the service with the creation of this additional position.
This is a full-time permanent position (38 hours per week). This is a Band 6 role with a salary range between $98,432 and $107,292 per annum,



plus superannuation.
Benefits of working with us:Support work-life balance with your choice of monthly or fortnightly rostered day off and hybrid working arrangements.On site days will be at our Lilydale Civic Centre20 weeks paid primary caregiver leave (6 weeks for secondary caregivers) plus other generous leave options such as volunteer leave, family planning, study assistance and menstrual and menopause leave.Opportunities for career development and to take on temporary roles in other teams to grow your skills and experience.Novated lease vehicle options.
Experience and skills we're looking forWe are looking for someone who will bring extensive leasing experience, with a robust understanding of the end-to-end leasing process - from negotiation through to execution - including retail, commercial and community leases. Someone who is resilient, adaptable and proactive, with the ability to confidently manage competing priorities and thrive in a dynamic environment during a period of ongoing transformation.Adaptable: Responds effectively to changing property, leasing, and legislative priorities, adjusting quickly to new systems and stakeholder needs.Results-driven: Sets clear objectives for lease and licence management, tracking progress against timeframes and compliance requirements.Proactive: Identifies and resolves property and tenancy issues early, responds promptly to enquiries, and looks for ways to improve leasing processes.Organised:



Manages multiple leasing matters, inspections, and reports efficiently to meet deadlines.Accountable: Ensures accuracy and compliance in documentation and reporting, aligned with Council policy and legislation.Strong communicator: Builds productive relationships with leaseholders, internal teams, and external stakeholders.Preference will be given to applicants with extensive leasing experience, however if you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude!
How to applyInclude a cover letter and resume with your application. In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.Applications close *****pm, Friday 14 August ****.Contact person: Phillippa Commins, Coordinator Property, 03 •••• •840. If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at ******. Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check.
About Yarra Ranges CouncilYarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.
Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Protected Standards.

📌 Property & Leasing Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Yarra Ranges Council
📍 Victoria