Salary Range Band 8 $134,011- $150,181 plus 12% Super
An ongoing full time role within the iconic City of Port Phillip
Based in St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible
About the Organisation
The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around **** employees.
We deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors.
These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.
The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued.
About the Role
Join a team that comes together to deliver major improvement to Council's extensive property portfolio.
This exciting role will challenge you to use your specialist knowledge and problem solving skills to deal with unique property challenges that come with being one of the most well-known and iconic landscapes within Australia.
Each day you will work on projects and transactions that are varied, complex and make a valued and important community impact.
Duties
Lead, coach and develop a small, high impact team.
Deliver real estate development projects – from conceptualisation to completion.
Foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Lead or contribute to due diligence, the identification of development options, feasibility analysis, stakeholder engagement, and planning approvals.
Work alongside the team to provide quality advice to the Council – including the Executive Leadership Team.
What we'd love to find in you
You'll be commercially astute.
You'll have a strategic mindset.




Your experience in property development, major infrastructure projects, or optimising large, complex property portfolios will support your success.
You are adept at producing high stakes outputs – including board or senior executive level papers, presentations, and strategic advice – that facilitate rapid decision making.
Being degree or diploma educated – in property or similar.
People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.
We offer a vibrant and diverse work workplace where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.
Benefits
We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Security Requirements and Professional Obligations
Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.
Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:
Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia,
Sufficient proof of their identity,
Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation),
Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip's Provider.
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📌 Property Development Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 City of Port Phillip
📍 Melbourne