A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the chance 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 an organised and experienced individual to coordinate Council's Property and Legal Services function, including the management of Council-owned and managed land, leasing and licensing, acquisitions and disposals, easements, road transactions, Crown land, Native Title and Aboriginal Land Claim matters.
Provides specialist advice and coordination of complex property, legislative and legal matters, manages engagement with external legal advisers and government agencies, and supervises the Property and Legal Officer to ensure services are delivered efficiently, lawfully and in accordance with Council's strategic and operational requirements.
As a Property and Legal Coordinator, you will: Lead and coordinate complex property and land matters, including acquisitions and disposals, leases and licences, easements,



road transactions and other land dealings.
Provide specialist advice across Crown land, Native Title and Aboriginal Land Claim matters, applying relevant local government and land management legislation.
Coordinate Council's legal matters and external legal services, including instructions, legal expenditure, risk, key actions and reporting to management and Council.
Supervise and mentor the Property and Legal Officer, while working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, government agencies and external legal advisers.
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About You We are seeking an individual who holds a degree level qualification appropriate to the position, or equivalent demonstrated experience along with a Native Title Manager qualification.
You will have the following skills and experience; Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying legislation relevant to local government property and land management, including the Local Government Act ****, Roads Act ****, Crown Land Management Act ****, Native Title Act **** and Aboriginal Land Rights Act ****, together with associated regulations and statutory processes.
Demonstrated experience in coordinating complex property and land matters, including leases and licences, acquisitions and disposals, easements, road transactions and other property dealings.




Demonstrated experience coordinating property-related legal matters, including preparing instructions, liaising with external legal advisers and government agencies, managing legal and property risks, and implementing advice and agreed actions.
Demonstrated leadership and coordination skills, including the ability to supervise and mentor staff, allocate and prioritise work, manage competing deadlines and develop and maintain effective workplace processes, systems and registers.
Benefits This is a permanent full-time position working 35 hours per week.
The total remuneration package for this position commences at $122,****** gross per annum, comprising of: $2,****** per week base salary $****** per week superannuation (calculated at 12%) Additional 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 ************ or ************.
Applications close *****pm AEDT on 26 November ****.
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.
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📌 Property And Legal Coordinator (New South Wales)
🏢 Bega Valley Shire Council
📍 New South Wales