Senior Property Officer

About the Opportunity

We are excited to announce the opening for the Senior Property Officer position, with opportunities for both a permanent role and an 18-month maternity relief position. If you are passionate about property management and eager to make a meaningful impact in our community, we’d love to hear from you!

In this role, you will coordinate Council’s property functions, overseeing sales, acquisitions, and leasing, particularly for major and politically sensitive projects. You will also manage customer property inquiries and ensure the seamless integration of property matters within the Finance and Administration Branch. A key part of your responsibilities will involve negotiating the Acquisition of extinguishment of easements and other property rights necessary for Council's operations and managing financial risk.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Remuneration

$96,213 - $110,645 per annum plus superannuation

The Benefits

• Full-time 35 hours per week 
• Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• 12% superannuation for the permanent position
• 11.5% superannuation for the temporary position
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members 
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley! 

About You

To succeed, you will hold a tertiary qualifications in property-related fields such as valuation, land economics, real estate, or possess extensive experience in government property management. You will have a proven track record in negotiating and administering property transactions, ensuring compliance with legal and financial requirements. 

What's Next?

If you are ready to advance your career we encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume and cover letter. 

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 14 November 2024 at 11:30pm

Who to Contact: Peter Waghorn, Principal Property Specialist, on (02) 4993 4319

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.