Full time – Permanent

About the Position

Unique prospect to coordinate and facilitate leases, licences and a range of property transactions including, the acquisition and disposal of Council land, permanent road openings and closings, granting, acquiring and extinguishing easements and encumbrances, as well as the management of community land governance and operational requirements for Adelaide’s largest metropolitan council.

We are a large and progressive organisation committed to building a lively and prosperous future for our community. An exciting chance has arisen within our Property Transaction team for an experienced property professional or an individual who has had exposure to dealings in property leasing and transactions.

The Property Officer - Leasing and Transactions - will operate under limited direction and will be responsible for the coordination of leasing and licensing over council facilities and key projects and studies assigned to the City of Onkaparinga’s Property Transactions team.

About You

Working as a part of our dynamic Property Transaction team, collaboration is key in our fast-paced, results-driven environment. Your exceptional communication skills and ability to build rapport will be essential as you engage with commercial businesses, sporting clubs and community groups. Your proficiency in interpreting legislation and conducting thorough assessments of lease and license documents, in addition to coordinating and facilitating a variety of property transactions involving Council’s diverse property portfolio, will be of utmost importance.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Extensive experience in drafting lease and licence documents (including clauses, conditions, Deeds of Variation and Disclosure Statements) and Property / Real Estate management.
2. Contract management and negotiation skills – ensuring that the obligations and responsibilities of the relevant parties are identified and fulfilled.
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Commercial acumen – the ability to view a situation from a business perspective i.e. ability to identify commercial opportunities and maximise returns and minimise risk.
4. Strong technical knowledge of property tenure agreements and real property dealings
5. Experience and knowledge in the reading and interpretation of technical drawings, plans and specifications.
6. Proven ability to effectively liaise and negotiate with a range of external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

Working for Council

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

- Competitive salary
- Fun and energetic team
- Generous leave entitlements including 3 additional paid days over Christmas
- Flexible ways of working
- Free parking
- An expansive health & wellbeing program
- Career development opportunities
- Salary sacrificing options

If, after reading the position description you have any queries, or require further information please contact Fiona Dallimore Team Leader Property Transactions on 0424 175 ***.

Application Process:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter addressing how they meet each of the key selection criteria detailed within this advertisement. It is mandatory to provide detailed explanations of relevant experience and qualifications related to the criteria outlined above.

Applicants will be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with the City of Onkaparinga’s Values and Behaviours.

The City of Onkaparinga is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals with disabilities. For any adjustments during the recruitment process or on the job, contact **************@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au.

The City of Onkaparinga advises that the recruitment process includes a medical assessment – including drug and alcohol testing, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications and may also include psychometric testing.

Applications close – 9am Thursday 29 October 2026

📌 Property Officer – Leasing and Transactions (Noarlunga Centre)
🏢 City of Onkaparinga
📍 Noarlunga Centre