Property and Leasing Administration Officer

Department of Education WA – East Perth WA

This is a permanent full‑time position commencing September 2026.

Education Business Services (EBS) provides professional business services and operational support to Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and Department divisions across finance, ICT and infrastructure. EBS is committed to delivering responsive, adaptable, transparent, accountable and collaborative services that strengthen organisational capability and support the delivery of high‑quality education outcomes.

Within EBS, the Infrastructure Division is responsible for the planning, provision and management of educational facilities, including land planning, asset management, capital works and maintenance programs. The Infrastructure Operations Directorate supports schools through property management, lease and shared‑use arrangements, security and emergency management, environmental services and management of the WA Schools Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract.

The Role

The successful applicant will undertake daily administration of the Department’s lease and licence portfolio. They will manage the lease and licence database, ensuring it remains accurate and up to date, review new leases and licences for terms and conditions, develop processes to enforce key obligations and manage the financial aspects of the leases and licences, including rent and variable outgoing payments.

The role also involves developing reports to keep key staff within Infrastructure updated on lease and licence status and associated budgets,



conducting research and gathering information to support the preparation of annual departmental budgets, rent reviews and reports, and alerting the Principal Consultant Property and Contracts to issues, risks and potential breaches.

Professional Benefits

- Flexible working arrangements, including working from home, flexible hours and part‑time options.
- Generous leave entitlements: annual, personal, long‑service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
- Easy access to public transport – the Claisebrook train station is a 5‑minute walk and free Yellow Cat bus service stops outside the building; several CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021‑2025 for more details.

Qualifications

- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or possess a valid visa with the relevant work rights for the duration of the appointment.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before starting.

Additional selection criteria and training requirements are detailed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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📌 Property and Leasing Administration Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education WA
📍 Perth