Job Description

Fixed Term (6 Months) | Full-Time or Part-Time

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Band 6 | Colac Otway Shire Council

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Do you have experience in property, leasing, contracts or asset management and enjoy building strong stakeholder relationships?

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Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a proactive and organised Property Officer to join our Property, Procurement and Contracts team for a six-month fixed-term opportunity. In this varied role, you'll help manage Council's diverse property portfolio, ensuring leases, licences, agreements and property records are effectively administered and compliant with legislative requirements.

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About the Role

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As Property Officer, you will:

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- Manage and administer Council's property agreements, leases and licences.
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- Maintain accurate land, lease and occupancy records.
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- Provide professional advice on property-related matters.
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- Support property acquisitions, disposals and occupancy arrangements.
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- Liaise with tenants, community groups, government agencies and internal stakeholders.
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- Assist with policy and procedure reviews to improve property management practices.
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- Help ensure Council meets its obligations as a landlord and property manager.
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About You

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We're looking for someone who brings:

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- Qualifications in property, business, law, asset management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
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- Experience managing property portfolios, leases, licences or property use agreements.
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- Strong understanding of property legislation and compliance requirements.
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- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
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- High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
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- The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver results.
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Why Join Us?

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At Colac Otway Shire Council, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We value being supportive, inclusive, respectful, accountable, proactive and progressive, and we're committed to creating a workplace where our employees can make a meaningful difference to the community.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of property matters while contributing to the effective management of Council-owned and managed assets.

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Full time or part-time arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

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Salary information: $92,526.20 to $99,797.88 per annum pro rata plus superannuation

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For Further Information and to Apply

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For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

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Written responses to the Key Selection Criteria are not required and will be assessed during the interview process.

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.

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Colac Otway Shire Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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