Property Officer

Salary: $74,082 - $93,982 p.a. plus 10.5% Super
- Permanent, Full Time
- Access to Councils Variable Working Hours

**About the role**
This is a **permanent**, **full-time**, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm position working **35 hours** per week. Located at the **Nowra Administration Building**

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

**Duties**
Reporting directly to the Coordinator Property & Survey, the focus of this position is to:

- Manage the land/easement acquisition/disposal process for identified parcels of land.
- Manage allocated road closures.
- Manage allocated lease/license/agreements between Council and other parties.
- Undertake site inspections and engage with multiple stakeholders including private landowners, community organizations, commercial businesses, and government departments.
- Assist the Team Leader with property related tasks as required.
- Ensure written and verbal correspondence / information / reports provided to clients / public / Council is correct, factual, timely and in accordance with relevant legislation and Council policy.

This is a grade range position, therefore in accordance with qualifications, accreditation, experience and demonstrated skills, the prospective employee will be assessed as either Grade 9 or 10.

Grade 9 - $74,082 - $86,240 p.a. plus 10.5% Super

Grade 10 - $81,819 - $93,982 p.a. plus 10.5% Super

**Skills & Experience**
In order to be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:
**Grade 9**:

- Recognised tertiary qualifications in the Property field ie Property Valuation, Property Management, or another related course and/or equivalent experience and related skills.
- Demonstrated experience in any of the of the following: property management; property law; acquisition and disposal of properties.
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship.
- Proof of right to work in Australia.

**Grade 10**:

- Recognised tertiary qualifications in the Property field i.e., Property Valuation, Property Management, or another related course and/or equivalent experience and related skills.
- Demonstrated experience in all the following: property management; property law; acquisition and disposal of properties.
- Previous experience working in property for Government Body or at a law firm offering property law services.
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship.

**Property Opportunities**
- **_ Coordinator Property & Survey Services_**- Lead a team of property and survey professionals in land/easement acquisition/disposal, road closures, leases, and licenses of Council property.
- **_Strategic Property Manager_**- Lead Council’s strategic property asset strategy, (current & future) to achieve or realise short-term (activation) and strategic long-term (end outcomes) goals. Help support the Council’s aspirations for the improvement of key centres and development of key precincts.
- **_Senior Property Officer - Technical Services_**- Undertake complex land/easement acquisition/disposal, road closures, leases and licenses of Council property and act as Council’s Native Title Manager.
- **_ Property Officer - Technical Services_**- Undertake Land/Easement Acquisition/Disposal, Road Closures, Leases and Licenses of Council property.
- **_ Property Officer - Building Services_**- Management of all aspects of Council’s commercial and community property portfolio.

Applications are invited for each role separately.

**About Shoalhaven City Council**
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

**Benefits**
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs

**How to Apply**

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant