Join our team as an experienced property professional to support the delivery of Council’s statutory property, community land and managed Crown land portfolio.

Working closely with the Property Services Manager and a collaborative team, this role contributes to the compliant, transparent and community focused management of public land assets.

You will provide technical and operational support across property transactions, portfolio management and statutory processes, working with internal stakeholders, community groups, government agencies and external consultants to ensure outcomes align with legislative requirements, Council policies and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Support statutory property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, licencing, easements and road closures
- Undertake due diligence, market analysis and feasibility assessments in line with legislation and Council policy
- Assist in managing acquisitions and community lease and licence portfolios
- Prepare and negotiate lease, licence and permit agreements
- Coordinate consultants, Native Title and Aboriginal Land Claim matters
- Prepare reports, maintain records and respond professionally to stakeholder enquiries

About you:

- Experience managing property matters with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Collaborative and approachable, with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Organised and methodical, able to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Customer-focused and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

- Permanent full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time & hybrid work options
- Commencing salary range from $88,034 - $97,197 per annum (based on skills, qualifications and experience)
- Plusbenefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
- PlusAnnual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run
- Plusa range of local government benefits, including annual leave + 1 weeks flexible 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parental & sick leave entitlements.

Please Note:

- This position requires a National Police History Check clearance.

Contact: Mitch Daly, Property Service Manager on 4221 6352.

Closing date:Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 11:30pm.

About us:

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 86,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.





We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

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