Property Officer

1 day ago

Richmond, Victoria, Australia City of Yarra Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Property Officer

Permanent - Full Time

Band 7 – Starting from $105, super + RDO (RDO applicable to 38 hours p/w only) Why You'll Want to Join Us

  • Work in a collaborative and supportive team a unique property portfolio.
  • Flexible hybrid work model with excellent leave entitlements.
  • Strong career development pathways, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced property professional to join Yarra City Council's Property Services Branch. You will play a key role in managing Council's diverse land and property portfolio — balancing operational management with statutory and strategic projects.

Day-to-day, you'll deliver property management services (leases, licences, tenancy matters) while also leading projects such as road discontinuances, encroachments, acquisitions, disposals, and other statutory processes. You'll be working at the intersection of legal, financial and community considerations, applying Yarra's Property Strategy 2025–2030 to achieve transparent, fair, and sustainable outcomes.

You'll join a team that values collaboration, evidence-based decision-making and innovation. It's a great opportunity to take ownership of interesting, challenging projects that directly shape how property is used for community benefit.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a candidate with strong property management and statutory land project experience. You will be confident negotiating leases/licences, resolving tenancy issues, and delivering acquisitions and disposals. A sound knowledge of property law and local government property practice is essential.

Success in this role will come from your ability to work independently and at pace, prioritising competing tasks while maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships across government, community, tenants, landlords, and professional service providers.

Need More Info?

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Danny Millican, Acting Manager Property Services at

Property Officer - Position Description (September

Applications close: Thursday 16 October 2025 at 11:55pm.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a 1-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, including a brief response to the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description.

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra's Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being achild safe organisationand supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

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