Liverpool City Council

Senior Leasing Officer

Senior Leasing Officer

1 x Temporary Full Time for up to 12 months

35 hours, 5 days per week – Hybrid workplace
Competitive Salary
Closing Date: 24th April 2025

Liverpool City Council is committed to enhancing the quality of life for our community through effective communication, innovative marketing, and strong brand presence. We are seeking an experienced Manager to lead our dynamic Communications, Marketing, and Brand Team.

ABOUT US

Liverpool is Sydney’s third CBD and is one of the largest local government areas in metropolitan Sydney. Home to Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and Liverpool Innovation Precinct. Liverpool is a city of opportunity.

As Liverpool continues to grow and more businesses invest in the area, the capital of Sydney’s southwest will become an even greater place to live, work, study, invest and visit.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Council’s Senior Officer Commercial Leases, you will provide responsiveness, guidance and support to the Manager Commercial Development to ensure Council’s key asset leases deliver value outcomes proactively and efficiently. You will manage key leasing contracts involving Council-owned real estate assets to ensure return on investment is being brought back to meet Council’s business and revenue-generating objectives. You will also manage end-to-end project and client management of all commercial leasing contracts.

The Senior Officer Commercial Leases is responsible for:

• Coordinating Council’s activities and priorities to influence and  advocate  for  leasing  opportunities of Council assets including the provision of specialist advice and negotiating on complex matters relating to contract management of property assets, leasing arrangements and valuations
• Proactively assessing, clarifying and validating client and stakeholder needs on an as needs basis
• Researching market trends and apply industry knowledge to identify real estate and property value creation opportunities and provide high-quality advice and recommendations to senior managers to inform and support decision making
• Manage the leasing revenue budget and overseeing and administer all necessary property documents, contracts, leases and licenses

 ABOUT YOU

You thrive in an environment where you take control of your work program and lead initiatives to deliver outcomes. You enjoy collaborating to achieve outcomes and keeping your knowledge current.

The successful applicant will have:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in contract management of Commercial, Retail, Industrial, Residential leasehold and freehold property assets.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness and understanding of the property industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication (written & oral) skills, with an ability to liaise with all stakeholder groups.
• Project management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritise, research, implement, monitor and evaluate.
• Experience in briefing, engaging and managing contract compliance and performance monitoring of multidisciplinary service providers.
• Knowledge of financial processes in a statutory environment.
• Demonstrated capability to effectively drive change, including a demonstrated ability to provide innovative solutions to issues that may arise.

Apply now to make a meaningful impact on Liverpool’s future.

For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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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. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.