City of Ryde Council

Senior Coordinator – Strategic Property

• Pursue Land/Property Investment & Development Opportunities for Council
• Realign Councils property portfolio to support Councils future sustainability
• Competitive Salary range from $149,361.77 to $165,251.31 per annum + super
• Hybrid Work Environment | Rostered Day Off Every 3 Weeks

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy, including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

The Senior Coordinator Strategic Property is a pivotal role tasked with leading the development of relevant strategies, policies, programs and projects for Council, including the realignment of the property portfolio and the development of a long-term property investment strategy to support Council’s future direction. Working as part of the City Property team reporting directly to the CEO, this is an exciting opportunity for a senior property expert to play an integral part in the inception, development, analysis and execution of Councils strategic long term property portfolio objectives. The Senior Coordinator Strategic Property, will take the lead in identifying, analysing, recommending and pursuing land and property development/investment opportunities, fostering innovative initiatives, and managing proposals and activities. Collaboration with government entities, industry partners, and community stakeholders is an essential part of this role, as is project coordination skills, in order to drive and implement projects focused on strategic land and property development. A key to your success will be your experience in urban design and property development with a view of portfolio optimisation to achieve economic, social/community and environmentally sustainable outcomes.

About You

• An appropriate degree or equivalent qualification in land economics, real estate, law, planning, urban design, architecture, property development, valuation, finance or related field or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in strategic planning, urban design or portfolio optimisation to achieve economic, social/community and environmentally sustainable outcomes, portfolio investment planning and property development.
• Demonstrated understanding or experience of property development and knowledge of asset management particularly from a whole of lifecycle perspective.
• Strong understanding of legislative, regulatory, and policy requirements relating to planning and property industry best practices, preferably as it relates to Local Government.
• Strong organisational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage competing tasks, meet deadlines and achieve targets.
• Highly developed written communication skills including the ability to prepare Council reports, high level presentations, complex briefings and technical reports.
• Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills and judgement, including the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and guidelines.
• Desirable to have experience with or demonstrated understanding of Voluntary Planning Agreements and Developer Contributions.
• Desirable to have experience in the development of strategic property related processes and templates.

Your commencing annual salary will range from $149,361.77 to $165,251.31 + Superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available 
• Flex start and finish times to suit your lifestyle.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave 
• Access to Long service leave after 5 years then monthly accrual thereafter
• 3 extra leave days at Christmas
• Rostered day off every 3 weeks 
• Annual performance reviews and salary increase per the Award
• Commitment to career growth and development
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Annual Full Vaccinations & other well-being initiatives

How to apply

We have a two stage interview process. The first stage of the interview process is the completion of online questions. Please ensure you give full answers, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. 

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date: Sunday 9 March 2025 at 11.59PM

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or contact Chief Property Officer on 0482132433 for a confidential discussion.

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