Principal Property Officer

**Job Number**:
500105

**The details**:

- Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
- $112,372 pa + 12% super
Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A,) - Level 7 of EBA5
- 72.5 hour fortnight
- Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
- Location: Strathpine

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Principal Property Officer, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As our Principal Property Officer, you will provide leadership, direction and support delivery of Council’s property and land dealing activities in accordance with legislative requirements, providing technical support in relation to Council’s Infrastructure projects and property portfolio.

You will have the opportunity to:

- direct and support day-to-day team operations by liaising with team members in relation to their matters, track deadlines, and complete necessary reporting.
- manage the property and land matter documentation process, including Department of Resources forms, contracts of sale, commercial and retail leases, licences, consents, agreements and easements and the related lodgements and registrations.
- undertake highest and best use options analysis; value appraisals, feasibility assessments; business cases and property due-diligence investigations; and prepare associated correspondence, briefings and reports.
- respond to sensitive and complex property dealings related enquiries and prepare any associated correspondence, briefings and reports.
- undertake commercial negotiations and also the compulsory acquisition of land process in accordance with the requirements of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967, negotiating positive commercial outcomes for Council.

Position Description - Principal Property Officer.pdf

**About you**

We are seeking someone who has strong property knowledge and experience in driving commercial outcomes and has detailed knowledge of the interpretation and enforcement of relevant legislation and industry standards relating to Council’s commercial and residential property portfolio.

As a technical leader within the team you will have the opportunity to guide and mentor team members with your expertise, best practice and collaborative approach.

You will have;
- applied knowledge of Queensland’s property legislation, including, the Acquisition of Land Act 1967, Land Act 1994, Local Government Act 2009 & Regulations, Land Title Act 1994, Planning Act 2016 & Regulations and Duties Act 2001.
- demonstrated strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills in dealing with complex and sensitive property dealings.
- strong report writing and presentation skills.

You will be a skilled people person with extensive experience in building relationships and providing detailed property advice to internal and external stakeholders.

You will hold a Degree in valuation, property economics, commerce, law or finance or extensive experience in a similar role.

**Why City of Moreton Bay?**

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what _can be_ - for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

- **See it.** To build a city of the future, first, you have to _see it_. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
- **Shape it.** You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters - and it’s yours to shape and own.
- **Live it.** Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

- Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
- Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
- Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
- Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counsell