Senior Manager Commercial Operations + Property

9 hours ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time

Senior Manager, Commercial Operations + Property

At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure, and facilities for our community. Wollongong is a great place to work, live, and play Our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued, and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people. We lead with courage, openness, and curiosity, and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director Community Services, the Senior Manager Commercial Operations + Property is a key member of Council's Senior Leadership Team. You will drive excellence, inspire creativity, and ensure the division's success in delivering a return to Council to re-invest in other services across the LGA.

This large and complex division comprises 105 employees across 10 sites, with diverse skills ranging from hands-on roles at Tourist Parks and Cemeteries to office-based roles in customer service, property management, and statutory property roles.

  • Memorial, burial, and funeral services at six sites
  • Beachside accommodation at three tourist parks
  • Commercial leasing and licensing
  • Statutory property management
  • Property development
Salary

Circa $250,000 per annum with options for a motor vehicle allowance or lease. Salary will be based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

About You

You are a strategic, high-performing leader with a passion for delivering outcomes for the organization and community. You possess a strong commercial mindset, experience leading multidisciplinary teams, and a track record of delivering high-quality customer experiences and commercial returns.

Your leadership style is inclusive and inspiring, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. You are adept at navigating priorities, driving change, and uplifting business performance.

Requirements
  • A relevant degree and senior experience in commercial operations and property management
  • Strong strategic and operational capabilities
  • Experience leading transformational programs and cultural change
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • A commitment to safety, governance, and values-based leadership
Why Work With Us

Join Wollongong City Council to lead within a major city while enjoying the lifestyle of a coastal region. We offer authority, autonomy, and the chance to impact city-wide outcomes through significant projects. Benefits include executive support, leadership opportunities, networks, a progressive culture, and a balanced lifestyle.

Applications close 11:59 pm, Sunday, 31 August 2025. For more information, click 'Apply' to visit our vacancy page. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, people with disabilities, and veterans. Wollongong Council is committed to child safety and requires employment screening including reference checks, medical, criminal, and working with children checks.

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