Senior Property Officer

Senior Property Officer Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Property Officer to provide expert advice and manage complex property matters across Council's diverse land portfolio. Job Details Salary: $105,927 - $120,707 gross per annum plus 12% Super Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime Location: Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Road, Nowra Employment Type: Permanent / Full‑Time Application Deadline: Tuesday, 25 November 2025 (at midnight) Responsibilities Deliver specialist advice on property acquisitions, disposals, easements, road closures, Crown land, and leases/licences. Act as Council's Native Title Manager and provide guidance on related legislative matters. Lead stakeholder engagement across internal teams, government agencies, and the public. Mentor and support team members to build internal capability and succession planning. Represent the Property Services Manager when required and contribute to strategic planning. Qualifications Recognised tertiary qualifications in Property field (Property Valuation, Property Management, Property Law, Conveyancing, or equivalent) and/or equivalent experience and related skills. Approved training or qualifications to satisfy State Government requirements including Native Title Manager under the Crown Land Management Act 2016 (or ability to obtain soon after appointment) and ability to complete similar qualifications/training as statutory requirements evolve. Extensive experience in all aspects of local government property management and property dealings. Strong practical knowledge of relevant provisions of the Local Government Act, Roads Act, Crown Land Management Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Native Title Legislation. Class C Driver's Licence. Proof of right to work in Australia. Benefits Generous leave entitlements Long Service Leave after 5 years Flexitime (option for indoor staff) 9 day fortnight (for outdoor staff) Flexible and remote working arrangements Novated lease arrangements available Opportunities for professional development and training Corporate wellbeing programmes (e.g., Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance) Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award and Council policies. How to Apply To submit an application, click Apply and complete each step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions about general information about you. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting. Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold. How do you ensure accuracy and compliance when preparing property documentation or advice for internal and external stakeholders? Briefly describe your experience supervising and supporting teams, and how you approach leadership tasks. Applicants who progress to pre‑employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks. Contact Tim McLeod – Property Services Manager – for any questions about this role. Equal Opportunity Statement At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply. We are committed to ensuring an equitable recruitment process. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us. As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr