A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

- Rostered days off

- Flexible work arrangements

- Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a proactive and experienced individual to coordinate the effective management of Council-owned and managed land and property, including leasing, licensing and land transactions, while providing specialist advice on property-related legislative and legal matters and supervising the Property and Legal Officer to ensure delivery of compliant, efficient and customer-focused property services.

As a Property and Legal Coordinator, you will coordinate and administer Council's property and legal functions, oversee leasing and licensing arrangements, and manage property transactions to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. You will also provide specialist advice on property-related legislative, contractual and risk matters, prepare high-quality reports, and liaise with government agencies, solicitors and other stakeholders on land and property matters.

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About You





We are seeking an individual who holds a degree-level qualification relevant to the position and a Native Title Manager qualification.

You will have the following skills and experience;

- Experience, understanding and the ability to interpret legislation, particularly the Native Title Act and relevant provisions within the Local Government Act / Regulation and Crown Land Management Act/Regulation.

- Understanding of local government operations and the implications of these activities to the use and management of community and Crown land owned and managed by BVSC.

- Demonstrated ability to manage and respond to third-party information requests in a professional, accurate, and timely manner, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and organisational protocols.

- High level of written and verbal communication skills including demonstrated ability to positively influence, persuade and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

This is a permanent, full-time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $109,240.77 gross per annum, comprising of:

- $1,875.70 per week base salary

- $225.08 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)

Extra benefits For This Position Include

- Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)

- Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews

- Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)

- Wellbeing Initiatives - Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Rickee Marshall - Manager | Corporate Services on 02 6499 2277 or 0438 224 882.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 24 August 2026.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.

📌 Property and Legal Coordinator (Bega)
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