Property and Leasing Officer

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This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The Infrastructure Division is responsible for planning and provision of facilities (land, buildings and equipment), including land planning, student enrolment forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, capital works programs, maintenance and minor works programs and provision of facilities related services. The Infrastructure Operations Directorate provides services to schools on the development and management of lease, shared use and community use arrangements, property management, security and emergency management, environmental services and contract management of the WA Schools Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract.

The Property and Leasing Officer coordinates the establishment, extension, renewal, variation, management and surrender of property leases and licences held by the Department, ensuring compliance with conditions. They contribute to the management of the Department's large and varied leased property portfolio and surplus to requirements properties, including site inspections and negotiating lease arrangements.

If successful, you will provide advice on all aspects of the lease and licence management cycle including liaison with schools and external parties on new and existing leases, the operation of leases and management strategies. You will also review invoices for payment, conduct site visits and consider risk and compliance in a lease setting. Within this role you will also undertake property management tasks and research that contributes to the development of parliamentary and ministerial responses.

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements including remote working and flexible hours.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
• Easy access to public transport with nearby train and bus services and parking locations.

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number before you start.
• Hold or obtain a current Western Australian 'C' Class driver's licence.
• Undertake travel throughout metropolitan and regional locations as required.

Apply online in two easy steps:

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job and complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees (preferably one being your current line manager).
2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:

• A CV of up to five pages outlining your employment history and professional learning relevant to this position.
• A three-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
• Demonstrated experience in property lease and licence management and providing specialist and technical advice to lessees, licence holders and landlords.
• Demonstrated experience in property or facilities management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with competing demands and achieve priorities within timelines.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including consultation and negotiation and client service.
• Demonstrated written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team.

Equity and Diversity: We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For more information about this opportunity, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number and related details are provided where available. Applications close at 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 17 September 2025.