Director City Property

Synopsis

• Shape the future of Property and Asset leadership at the City of Melbourne
• Drive value across a $4.1B asset portfolio with strong commercial insight
• Executive Contract - attractive salary package offering

Step into this key Executive Leadership role with an innovative and entrepreneurial inner-city council. Actively lead, grow, and thrive in a supportive, culture-first team with a mapped-out progression pathway.

About The Role
The City of Melbourne is seeking a strategic and accomplished leader to drive and contribute to a refreshed direction of a complex, diverse and high-value asset portfolio, currently valued at approximately $4.1 billion. This sizable portfolio spans a broad range of asset classes, with a strong emphasis on property and plays a critical role in delivering both community and commercial outcomes.

This key executive position sits within the Infrastructure and Amenity divisional business unit and works collaboratively across the organisation. Through effective asset planning, you will be responsible for renovation, transformation, sustainable development, and strategic investment of City of Melbourne's assets.

The role sits in a unique position where it will lead cross-sector collaboration with government, industry, and community stakeholders to ensure Council's assets are safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable, and delivering long-term value. Crystallising your focus on property, this role is central to driving innovation and impact across the city's-built environment.

Why join Team Melbourne?
Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the
heart
of it all is the
City of Melbourne
– a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of
Team Melbourne
, you'll help deliver what's most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We're proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it's your chance to
make a real impact
, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne's future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About You
Reporting directly to the General Manager, Infrastructure and Amenity, you will bring extensive experience in property management, with a strong focus on asset and facilities management. Your solid understanding of commercial environments will enable you to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and deliver value-driven sustainable outcomes. Ideally, you are hands on people focused leader with a proven background in Property and Assets and team development.

You will balance strong interpersonal skills with commercial acumen, bringing both structure and energy to your team. A confident and collaborative leader, you are skilled at influencing across all levels of staff and providing strategic advice to Executive teams. You are enthusiastic about creating sustainable, functional, and future-ready urban spaces and ready to lead with purpose.

You will also bring

• Demonstrated experience in leading a team to achieve high performance outcomes with coaching skills to develop team capabilities, team cohesion and the ability to effectively manage conflict and under-performance.
• Substantial experience in property management and strategy, preferably within a complex organisation, with a comprehensive understanding of property management principles.
• Proven experience leading or delivering strategic and complex property development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage and maintain business plans and associated budgetary and financial management requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale service contracts and tendering processes.

Benefits Of Working With Us

• Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
• Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
• Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.

How To Apply
We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role As part of your application, you will be required to:

• Attach your updated resume
• Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.

Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Friday 28 November 2025.
A few important things to note – don't miss out

• Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can't accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
• Apply early This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don't wait to get your application in.
• We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.

Need more info?
Refer to the position description below or contact
Quetta Serradura – Talent Acquisition Team Lead,

Inclusion matters
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you're contacted for an interview.