Property Management Officer

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Introduction:
Horsham Rural City Council is a vibrant municipality located approximately 300 kilmoetres north-west of Melbourne. The majority of its 19,880 residents are located in Horsham, a hub for health care, niche retail, education and schooling, community services, arts, sports and culture.

The region is a significant producer of dryland, broad-acre cereals and agrculture is one of the region's main industries. There is an abundance of wide-open space, small populations and diverse natural assets, including recreational lakes, wetlands, the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and nearby Grampians National Park.

Horsham Rural City Council is proud to be an inclusive and an equal opportunity employer. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements and people of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Every application is reviewed by a real person, not an automated system

Description:
About the role

We are seeking an organised, proactive and customer-focused Property Management Officer to join our Corporate Services team. In this Band 5 position, you will play a key role in supporting the effective and strategic management of Council's property portfolio. You will respond to property enquiries and assist in the administration of property use agreements and the sale and acquisition of Council property to deliver community-focused property outcomes, and achieve Council's objectives and statutory requirements.

Day-to-day duties include:

• Assisting with the administration of Council property leases, licences and other property agreements, and compliance tracking.
• Maintain accurate property records, registers and documentation in line with legislative and policy requirements.
• Respond to internal and external enquiries relating to Council properties.
• Assist with administrative tasks relating to property acquisitions and sales.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in property management processes, systems and service delivery.
• Ensure activities are compliant with the Local Government Act 2020 (Vic) and other relevant legislation, Council policies and procedures

To view the full position description, please click on the below link:

Position Description

Skills and Experiences:
About you

To succeed in this role, you will ideally bring:

• Experience in property, compliance, or local government (desirable but not essential).
• Ability to interpret legislation and work with leases, licences, contracts of sale documents and other property-related records.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and experience with corporate information systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

We will offer you:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• A chance to contribute meaningfully to community assets and public value.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (addressing the Selection Criteria in the Position Description)
• Answer a few brief screening questions

For further information, please contact Tennille Ellis, Coordinator Property Management on 0400 604 190 or tennille.ellis@hrcc.vic.gov.au