Senior Property Officer

Overview
Senior Property Officer (Growth Centres) – Liverpool City Council, Liverpool, NSW. The role focuses on strategic management of the Council's land acquisitions and provides property advice to Property staff and Council Departments related to S7.11 contribution items and land access requests.
Job Details
Permanent full-time position. 35 hours per week, five days per week. Competitive salary.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting with property acquisitions and disposals for planning purposes, including Council infrastructure in existing and new release areas, VPAs and road closures.
Reviewing, assessing, negotiating and managing developer land dedications/transfers, preparing the relevant correspondence and facilitating the transaction.
Reviewing, assessing and negotiating granting easements associated with infrastructure projects, preparing the relevant correspondence and facilitating the transaction.
Reviewing and assessing Road Closure & Sale applications, preparing the relevant correspondence and facilitating sales transactions, where appropriate.
Reviewing and assessing and providing advice on Pre-Lodgement requests dealing with land acquisition items.
Project Management of specific projects for the property function.
Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, for property contracts, leases and licences.
About You
Tertiary qualifications in Land Economics, Real Estate, or property-related discipline and/or equivalent experience.
Current Class C drivers licence.
Demonstrated experience working in land acquisition matters.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Land Acquisitions and/or Valuation of property under the provisions of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act and application of the Local Government Act.
Demonstrated experience in the negotiation, implementation, and facilitation of agreements over Granting and negotiation of Easements & Road and laneway closures, including negotiation for sale of property.
Demonstrated experience in effectively managing customer enquiries related to the Property portfolio.
Demonstrated experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders in relation to the property portfolio and land acquisitions program.
Demonstrated Project Management experience, with the ability to prepare detailed property reports.
Experience in the operation of relevant computer software applications including Word, Excel and property-related applications and databases.
Benefits
Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience and competencies of the successful applicant.
Flexible work arrangements – including flexi time and hybrid working arrangements (with the ability to work some days each week from home).
Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year.
Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with subsided parking available.
Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential. To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
How to Apply
Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.
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Closing: 8 September 2025
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Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Sales and Management
Industries: Government Administration
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