Georges River Council

Community Property Assistant

Georges River Council is a progressive, community-oriented organisation comprised of approximately 600 dedicated staff members. Our mission is to enhance the Georges River area, fostering a vibrant, accessible, and innovative environment that promotes inclusivity and sustainability. We are committed to creating lively public spaces, supporting a thriving cultural scene, and ensuring our natural surroundings are preserved for future generations.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Community Property Assistant to join our Programming & Operations team. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills and demonstrate a commitment to effective communication in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and passionate about contributing to the community through exceptional support in property management.

The successful candidate will be a reliable team player with a customer-first approach.

About the Opportunity

• Permanent, Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight)
• Salary range of $73,331.53 - $84,965.51 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependant on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)    
• Hybrid work environment with flexible start times and a 9-day fortnight
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Opportunities for sponsored study, parental leave support, and an Employee Rewards Program

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the management of all Council leases and licences for community properties and others as directed
• Assist with property and administration transactions including leases, licences, expressions of interest, financial, record keeping - ensuring transactions comply with relevant legislation including Local Government Act, Crown Land Management, Native Title Act, and NSW Department of Planning and Environment
• Assist with the implementation of the Georges River Council Community Property Strategy Action Plan
• Provide excellent customer service to external customers including responding to community property enquiries and complaints verbally and in writing
• Provide excellent customer service to internal customers including responding to queries verbally and in writing, providing documentation and sourcing advice
• Other duties as directed by the Community Property Officer, Coordinator Programming and Operations, Manager City Life and Director Community and Culture

What we are looking for

• TAFE certificate in secretarial or administration, or equivalent qualification or experience
• Driving Licence Class C
• Demonstrated experience in administration and/or property sector, ideally in the management of property asset portfolios and/or in property development
• Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Excellent customer service skills including ability to handle complaints
• Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desirable

• Relevant Local Government experience.
• Demonstrated competency in TechOne, NearMap, Intramaps.
• Experience and exposure to project management.
• Demonstrated experience in booking software such as Bookable.

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Andrew Williams Coordinator Programming & Operations            on 0432 130 149 

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday 27 March 2025 at 11:59 pm AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.