The Hills Shire Council

Property Officer

Join our Strategic Property and Buildings team and make your mark in the innovative management and development of our property and building portfolio! As a Property Officer, you will play a crucial role in managing and administering property-related matters for the council. If you believe you have the skills, experience, and passion for property management, then we invite you to apply to join our team and contribute to the development and growth of our community.

Working with us:

At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What this role looks like:

• Assist in the negotiation and liaison with property owners, tenants & valuers on property transactions that includes acquisitions, sales, leases, licenses & other agreements.
• Prepare documentation and reports, including tenders, expressions of interest and council reports as required.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of property strategies and plans.
• Provide advice and support on land use and property matters to internal and external parties.

What are we seeking in our new team member:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Valuation, Conveyancing, Property Management or 5+ years’ experience in Local Government, property and business activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of Land Acquisition (just terms Compensation) Act and Local Government Act.
• The ability to negotiate effectively, organise, manage time effectively, and administrate properties.
• Experience and knowledge of land use and property laws, as well as the ability to interpret and apply those laws.

Benefits of working with us:

Competitive rates of pay from 104K per annum plus superannuation paid weekly, opportunity to earn a Performance Bonus (Up to 2% annual salary) + Organisational Bonus (up to $2K). You will also have access to Learning & Development opportunities, Active Social Club, Additional Leave, Fitness Passport, Aquatic and Fitness membership discounts with Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre, onsite undercover parking and an onsite Café.

Next steps:

Please review the Position Description and apply via Council’s Careers Page [www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Careers] by 5pm on 07 March 2025. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.