Position Description

The Strategic Property & Commercial Activities Service manages one of local government's most diverse property portfolios, including community facilities, commercial properties, visitor destinations, operational assets and strategic land holdings. Our team is focused on delivering commercially sustainable, community-focused and compliant property outcomes that support the long-term objectives of Blue Mountains City Council.

Blue Mountains City Council is seeking an experienced property professional to support the strategic management of one of local government's most diverse property portfolios.

As the Senior Officer – Property Portfolio & Strategy, you will provide specialist property advice and coordinate a broad range of portfolio management activities, including commercial leasing, licensing, statutory land matters and stakeholder engagement, ensuring Council's property assets are managed efficiently, compliantly and strategically.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the implementation of Council's Strategic Property & Commercial Activities Service and play a key role in improving the management, commercial performance and long-term sustainability of Council's property portfolio.

Reporting to the Program Leader - Property Portfolio & Strategy, you will:

- Manage Council's commercial lease, licence and property agreement portfolio.
- Lead lease renewals, rent reviews, licence variations and statutory property agreements.
- Drive property inspections and condition reviews across Council's portfolio.
- Oversee rental income, invoicing, arrears and operational property performance.




- Manage telecommunications leases, Crown land agreements and statutory tenure documentation.
- Deliver reports, briefings and property advice for internal stakeholders

You are an experienced property skilled with strong commercial and stakeholder management skills. You will bring to the position:

- Demonstrated experience in commercial property administration, leasing, tenancy management or property portfolio coordination.
- Sound knowledge of property legislation, leasing principles and statutory property processes.
- Experience preparing property agreements, reports and correspondence.
- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality customer outcomes.
- Experience managing lease registers, tenancy documentation and property financial administration.
- Commitment to governance, continuous improvement and customer service excellence.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in property, real estate, land management or a related discipline.

Remuneration: base salary commencing at $100,301 gross per annum

+ 12% superannuation

+ annual performance-based salary increases / bonus (1-3.5%)

+ annual award increase

For further information contact: Alison Randall via email at

Closing date: 16 August 2026.

Applications must address the Essential Criteria.

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📌 Senior Officer – Property Portfolio & Strategy (City of Sydney)
🏢 Blue Mountains City Council
📍 City of Sydney