Property Leasing Officer

**Property Leasing Officer**:
**Job no**: 499947
**Work type**: Permanent Full Time
**Classification**: Band 6 - Commencing at $95,760 pa
**Categories**: Administration & Support, Property & Procurement

**About the role**
In this role, you will manage Council facility leases from negotiation to compliance, oversee day-to-day property matters such as renewals and reviews, and provide clear advice to stakeholders. You will also maintain accurate records, conduct inspections, and build strong relationships to ensure a customer-focused and efficient leasing service.

**Work type**:Permanent full time
**Classification**:Band 6 Commencing at $95,760 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

- Manage the implementation of tenure arrangements of Council facilities through negotiation and collaboration with tenants and/or licensees.
- Prepare appropriate tenure documents ensuring compliance with Council policy and legislative requirements.
- Provide advice to Service Managers on tenancy compliance with tenure documents and Council policy.
- Contribute to the strategic review of the property portfolio to enable responsible management of Council facilities.
- Follow up outstanding lease issues, documentation including assisting internal stakeholders with complex liaison issues and attendance of meetings as required.
- Contribute to the effective and customer focused team, operating with a strong customer and commercial focus.

**About you**
To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience in a property and/or leasing environment, with the ability to identify inconsistencies and negotiate terms of tenure agreements. A Certificate or Diploma in property or administration will be highly regarded, along with strong skills in compliance, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration.

Essential Experience:

- Excellent time management, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work with a broad range of external stakeholders, including landlords, tenants, community groups and legal representatives.
- An ability to prepare and manage appropriate tenure documents.

**Child Safety Responsibilities**
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

**We are the City**
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

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**Advertised**: 01 Sep 2025 12:30 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 15 Sep 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time