The Hills Shire Council

Senior Property Operations Officer

Join our Strategic Property and Buildings team and make your mark in the innovative management and development of our property and building portfolio! You'll be relied on to provide professional and technical support for all aspects of property and building asset management for 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 make an impact in the strategic management of our properties and buildings.

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 with long-term asset management strategies and planning to optimise compliant operations.
•    Assist with the planning and management of Asset lifecycles, and Project and Budget development.
•    Review legislation, plans, policies, and procedures to provide suitable advice.
•    Preparation of documents, including but not limited to, proposals, scope of work, tenders, expressions of interest, contract reviews, and Council reports associated with property and building asset management.
•    Manage the administration of leases regarding reporting obligations, works determinations and sinking funds.
•    Assist the Building Asset Management team with research, planning, capital works, and compliance issues.
•    Assist the Property Management team with leasing, valuations, negotiations, and land related matters.

What are we seeking in our new team member: 
•    A Professional, Positive, and Proactive team member.
•    Demonstrated Property Management and Building Asset Management experience.
•    Demonstrated Understanding of Facilities Management and Leasing documentation.
•    Demonstrated Customer Service and Conflict Resolution skills
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Asset Management, or Property / Real Estate Management, or in a related field; alternatively, a Tertiary Diploma with suitable Senior Experience.

Benefits of working with us:
Competitive rates of pay at $128K per annum (inclusive of vehicle allowance, excluding superannuation) paid weekly, paid training to keep your skills up to date, opportunity for bonus payments, discounted membership to Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre, free on-site undercover parking, and an active Social Club.

Next steps:
Please review the Position Description and apply via Council’s Careers Page [www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Careers] by 5pm on 24 February 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.