• Full time permanent position
• Band 8 ($132,000 to $148,000) + 12% Superannuation
• Council Depot, Doncaster East Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit. We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and

we offer
our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives. We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a recent game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About The Role
This role leads the delivery of the Strategic Property Portfolio and provides expert advice on strategic property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, property investigations and portfolio optimisation. Through analysis, business cases and strategic advice, the role supports informed decision-making that delivers community, service and financial outcomes. Skills And Experience
• Significant experience in strategic property, land management, property transactions, acquisitions and disposals.
• Experience leading complex property investigations, feasibility assessments and business case development.
• Strong knowledge of property governance, legislation and statutory processes, including land management and tenure matters.
• Highly developed analytical, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.




• Proven ability to provide strategic advice and recommendations to support organisational decision-making.
• A tertiary qualification in Property, Property Economics, Valuations, Planning, Commerce, Law, Asset Management or a related discipline. Position Description can be viewed below or is available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section:Job Vacancies

How To Apply
Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the Who are you? section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Anton Peiris, Manager City Assets on 9210 2608. For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email [email protected] or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us Applications close on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11:45pm. Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now. Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

📌 Senior Strategic Property Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Manningham Council
📍 Melbourne