City of Ryde Council

Property Officer

• Join a dynamic Council with a diverse property portfolio
• Enjoy a rostered day off approximately once every 3 weeks
• Hybrid working environment

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

In this role, you will assist in the implementation of various property management functions in respect of Council’s diverse property portfolio (community buildings, parks buildings, libraries, affordable housing, outdoor dining, commercial properties and the like).

This position is responsible for the administration and maintenance of Council’s electronic Property Leasing database, coordinating of maintenance and asset management related tasks and liaising with internal and external stakeholders through the preparation of reports, letters, memos in respect of property matters.

About You

You bring a broad skill set in property and tenancy management, with experience supporting tenant marketing, identifying and selecting tenants, and managing agent appointments. You’re confident handling lease and licence negotiations and documentation—both new and renewals—as well as conducting rent and fee reviews and tenancy compliance inspections. You’re also experienced in budgeting, reviewing KPIs, implementing policies, and managing statutory property matters.

In addition, you will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in property management & property maintenance of large diverse property portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and preparation of leases, licences and other tenure documentation including procurement and contract supervision.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a track record of building and managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and negotiating successful outcomes in situations where there are competing interests.
• Sound knowledge of budgeting, account processing and invoicing.
• Experience in MS office, computerised records and property databases.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant property legislation, regulations & procedures
• Demonstrated negotiation and Customer Centric skills in the identification and satisfaction of customer needs and conflict resolution.
• Sound written communication skills including the ability to prepare correspondence, reports and submissions.
• Sound verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise with Council staff, government agencies, contractors and stakeholders at all levels.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence

Your commencing annual salary will range from $81,854.82 to $100,272.15 + superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits 

• Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks  
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday 
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, 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 4 May 2025 at 11:30pm 

If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Mario Galatola on 0468 570 609 for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety