Leasing and Transactions Officer

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **welcome**, **belong **and **succeed**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
The Property Transactions team is responsible for the provision of professional and expert support in the management and delivery of property advice regarding Council's Property portfolio including leasing, licencing, acquisition and disposal of property.

We have an exciting opportunity within the team for an experienced and professional person to join us in this role. Reporting to the Coordinator Property Transactions, this role works closely in partnership with internal and external stakeholders on all property transactions.

The successful applicant will require:

- Tertiary qualifications in property economics or a property related discipline.
- Previous experience in property management, lease administration and transactions, included but not limited to commercial, retail and residential.
- Experience managing property transactions in a local government setting or with an elected body (desirable).
- Highly developed negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience with overall portfolio management, including stakeholder management, tenant liaison, leasing queries, critical dates and debt management.
- High level verbal and written communication, including the ability to prepare Council reports and review documentation such as commercial leases, licenses and easements.
- Class C drivers licence.

Download the position description here for more information.

**About this role**:

- Permanent, full-time position
- 70 hour fortnight
- Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement
- Located at Council's Merrylands' office, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 11 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,714.07 to $1,971.18 per week, plus 11% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
- Mobile phone

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave, 15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned swimming pools
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**:
**What you'll need to have for this role**:

- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

**Enquiries**:Telephone **Rebecca Marco** on **8757 9385 **for further information.

**Closing date: 11:59pm, Friday 13 September 2024**

**HOW TO APPLY